Three Qatari diplomats have died in a car accident in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh while performing their duties, Qatar’s Embassy in Egypt has announced.
The embassy expressed its deep sorrow and grief over the death of three members of the Amiri Diwan. The deceased were identified as Saud bin Thamer Al-Thani, Abdullah Ghanem Al Khayarin, and Hassan Jaber Al Jaber. The accident also left two others injured: Abdullah Issa Al Kuwari and Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Buainain.
In a statement, the embassy said it had immediately begun following up on the incident with the relevant Egyptian authorities. The statement added that the bodies of the deceased and the injured will be transferred to Doha on a Qatari flight, noting that the injured are currently receiving the necessary medical care at Sharm El Sheikh International Hospital.
It also expressed its appreciation to the concerned authorities in Egypt for their cooperation, attentiveness, and prompt response in following up on the incident and providing all necessary assistance.
