UAE expresses solidarity with India, conveys condolences over plane crash during Dubai Airshow
- Last updated: November 21, 2025 | 19:31 ..
Smoke billows following a crash of Indian Tejas fighter jet, after it lost altitude and crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday. Reuters
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India and its sincere condolences over the tragic incident today, which resulted in the death of an Indian Air Force pilot following the crash of an aircraft participating in an airshow in Dubai.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family of the pilot, as well as to the Government and people of India, over this tragic incident.
Earlier, Dubai's government-run media office confirmed the "tragic death of the pilot."
"IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief," the Indian Air Force said in a statement.
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