UAE expresses solidarity with Iraq over fatal shopping mall fire
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 Mall https://t.co/JupgEA7vYJ pic.twitter.com/E6nk0VylDM
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) July 17, 2025
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