His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has offered his sincere condolences to the family of Emirati serviceman Ali Hussein Hassan Al Balushi, who fell, along with a number of his colleagues, while performing his national duty in 'Operation Restoring Hope' in Yemen.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and other senior officials, visited the mourning majlis in Barsha area in Dubai, where he conveyed his sympathies to the family of the martyr, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest his soul in eternal peace.

Sheikh Mohammed also visited the mourning majlis of martyr Saeed Ahmed Al Marri in Al Satwa to express his deepest condolences and sympathy to the family. He also prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest his soul in eternal peace.

Sheikh Mohammed expressed his pride and the pride of the leadership and people of the UAE in the high morale and sense of patriotism shown by the families of martyrs who sacrificed their lives in defence of the right, refusing injustice and restoring legitimacy in Yemen.

During his meeting with the martyrs' families, Sheikh Mohammed saluted the UAE Armed Forces officers and personnel for their highly skilful training capabilities and for their contribution to operations for peace and stability in different parts of the world as part of the United Nations peacekeeping forces. The UAE armed Forces have proven their merit during peace and war and in the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the needy.

Source: WAM