The UAE has expressed its solidarity with India following the death of an Indian Air Force pilot in a jet crash at the Dubai Airshow.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences to the pilot’s family, the Indian government and people.
UAE Expresses Solidarity with India and Conveys Condolences over Plane Crash during Airshow in Dubaihttps://t.co/oE4afpzeFU pic.twitter.com/MfscprvzcP
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) November 21, 2025
The Tejas fighter jet went down during an aerial display on Friday - the final day of the airshow.
The Indian Air Force said it has ordered a court of inquiry.

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