UAE expresses solidarity with Portugal, conveys condolences over victims of Gloria Funicular accident

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2025 (WAM) - The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Portuguese Republic following the derailment of the Gloria funicular cable car in Lisbon, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Portugal over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.

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