Rhythm Of Your Heart
Leyli
Mohsen Ebrahimzadeh
Listen To Radio Shoma 93.4
Listen Live

UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria over victims of orphanage fire

Friday, 17 July 2026 06:21

By ARN News Staff

AFP

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Algeria following the fire at an orphanage that killed 11 people and injured 19 in east of its capital Algiers.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences to the victims' families and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured. 

Ten of the injured suffered burns of varying severity, and emergency crews evacuated five people with disabilities from the orphanage to safety, the civil protection agency said.

No details were given on the cause of the fire, which occurred early on Thursday. 

 

Share

More from Local News

  • H.H. Sheikh Mohammed receives condolences on passing of Sheikh Ahmed

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, continued to receive condolences at Zabeel Majlis on Wednesday following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

  • UAE welcomes US statement on Sudan peace efforts

    The UAE has welcomed a United States statement supporting efforts to achieve peace in Sudan, including a call for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian truce and a commitment to a comprehensive political dialogue leading to civilian rule.

  • UAE President and Rulers offer condolences to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed

    UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with other Rulers, offered their condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

  • UAE among global leaders in nuclear security progress

    The United Arab Emirates has made significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth out of 48 countries assessed for protecting nuclear facilities against sabotage.

News

  • H.H. Sheikh Mohammed receives condolences on passing of Sheikh Ahmed

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, continued to receive condolences at Zabeel Majlis on Wednesday following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

  • UAE welcomes US statement on Sudan peace efforts

    The UAE has welcomed a United States statement supporting efforts to achieve peace in Sudan, including a call for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian truce and a commitment to a comprehensive political dialogue leading to civilian rule.

  • UAE President and Rulers offer condolences to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed

    UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with other Rulers, offered their condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go

  • Available on the App Store
  • Available on Google Play

© 2026 ARN and Aiir. All Rights Reserved.