Mohamed condoles with martyrs' families

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday, extended condolences to the families of Emirati servicemen Khamis Rashid Abdullah Al Abdouli and Yousuf Salim Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi, who were martyred while participating in ‘Operation Restoring Hope’ conducted by the Saudi-led Arab coalition to back legitimacy in Yemen.

During a visit to the martyrs' mourning majlises in Al Khalibiya area and Madhab area, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi praised the martyrs for being "noble examples of loyalty, dedication and bravery, as they were the best ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates in humanitarian spheres and the best soldiers in the honourable war."

He said: "The martyrs will always remain a source of our pride and national symbols of glory and inspiration for generations."

Sheikh Mohamed prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the soul of the martyr with mercy in Paradise and to bestow patience and solace upon his family.

He was accompanied by Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council;  Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs;  Ahmed Juma Al Za'abi, Deputy Minister for Presidential Affairs; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority; Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Under Secretary of the Court of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Addressing families and relatives of the two martyrs, Sheikh Mohamed said, ''We derive our strength and resolve to confront challenges... you have shown a high sense of patriotism that is filled with love, belonging and loyalty to the dear homeland and stood bravely to protect and defend the UAE flag in different fields and circumstances.''

His Highness emphasised that the "Emiratis' solidarity had once again proven the strength, solidity and firmness of the UAE structure which the forefathers wanted it to endure time strongly and proudly thanks to the dedication and devotion of its loyal people and their stance".