UAE leaders offer condolences to Emir of Kuwait

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolence to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy over victims of the fire outbreak in the Mangaf area.

Along with the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council  also sent messages to the Kuwaiti Emir.

At least 49 people were killed in a fire that broke out in an apartment building in Kuwait. Many others have been injured.

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