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UAE expresses solidarity with Iraq over fatal shopping mall fire

Thursday, 17 July 2025 17:27

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has extended its condolences to Iraq following a deadly fire at a shopping mall in the city of Kut, which claimed dozens of lives and left many others injured.

In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed solidarity with the Iraqi government and people and offered condolences to the families of the victims.

It also wished a swift recovery for those who were injured in the incident.

UAE Expresses Solidarity with Iraq and Conveys Condolences over Fire at Shopping Mallhttps://t.co/JupgEA7vYJ pic.twitter.com/E6nk0VylDM
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) July 17, 2025

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