UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria over bus crash victims

Monday, 18 August 2025 05:53

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Algeria and conveyed condolences after a passenger bus crash in the capital city of Algiers left dozens dead and several more injured.

In a statement released on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s sincere sympathies to the victim's families and the people of Algeria, and wished the victims a speedy recovery.

UAE Expresses Solidarity with Algeria and Conveys Condolences over Victims of Bus Crashhttps://t.co/5QCvzF7zYK pic.twitter.com/4MWYGBBgmH
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) August 17, 2025

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