Emirati military recruit dies of heart attack

An Emirati national service recruit died following a heart attack at the Armed Forces Residences on Saturday night, announced the UAE General Command of the Armed Forces.

Mohammed Khalid Khalifa Al Raisi was rushed to hospital by air ambulance after suffering a cardiac arrest, but died on his way to hospital shortly before midnight on Saturday, said a statement released by the UAE Armed Forces on Sunday.

Representatives from the Armed Forces expressed sincere condolences and sympathy over the death, asking God Almighty to bestow His mercy, forgiveness and eternal peace to the deceased and to give his family the strength and patience to bear the loss.

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