Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, has sent a cable of condolences to President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the death of his brother Sheikh Nasser bin Zayed Al Nahyan and a number of his colleagues following the fall of the helicopter carrying them. "I am sending deep condolences and sincere sympathy to your highness, your family and the families of the deceased persons. I ask Allah Almighty to grant mercy to their souls and protect you from all evils", the Crown Prince said.
