Ministry of Defence mourns two martyrs during training mission

The UAE Ministry of Defence announced the deaths of Major Abdalla Shamis Almenhali and candidate Saeed Abdalla Alshamsi on 14 September 2026. The ministry offered its condolences to the families and prayed for divine mercy.

Two members of the UAE armed forces die during a domestic training mission

The UAE Ministry of Defence announced on Monday, 14 September 2026 that two service personnel lost their lives while carrying out a training mission within the country. The ministry named the deceased as Major Abdalla Shamis Almenhali and candidate Saeed Abdalla Alshamsi.

In a formal statement issued from Abu Dhabi, the Ministry extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the martyrs. It prayed to Almighty God to grant them His vast mercy.

The ministry’s announcement did not provide further operational details about the training activity or circumstances leading to the fatalities. No additional information on investigations or next steps was released in the initial statement.

The UAE routinely pays tribute to members of its armed forces who die in the line of duty, and official condolences from the Ministry underline the state’s recognition of their service. The brief statement issued on Monday follows established practice of informing the public while family notifications and formal arrangements are handled privately.

Further updates may be released by the Ministry of Defence or other official channels as enquiries continue and families are supported during this period of bereavement.

Source: WAM