Abu Dhabi, March 22 -- The United Arab Emirates on Sunday expressed solidarity with Qatar and Turkiye following the death of seven people in a helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its sincere condolences over the tragic incident, which occurred due to a technical malfunction during a routine mission.

"The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences with the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye over the martyrdom of seven people following the crash of a helicopter in Qatar's territorial waters, as a result of a technical malfunction during a routine mission," the statement said.

The ministry extended its sympathies to the families...