The Ministry expressed deep sadness over the loss of life and injuries resulting from the incident and conveyed its condolences to the people and government of the UAE.
The Ministry also wished for Allah's mercy upon those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery for the injured.
The fire broke out in a residential building in the Al-Ras neighborhood of Dubai on Saturday, resulting in the death of 16 people and injuring nine others, according to local sources. (ILKHA)