Two Emirati sisters, one six months pregnant, die in tragic Al Ain car accident

Funeral prayers for the two sisters were held after Asr prayer on Wednesday

Last updated: September 25, 2025 | 08:56

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Two Emirati sisters from the same family, one of whom was six months pregnant, tragically lost their lives in a horrific traffic accident that occurred last Tuesday in the Oud Al Tawbah area of Al Ain.

The accident took place when the vehicle carrying the two sisters, (A.S.) and (A.S.), both in their thirties, collided head-on with another car. The other vehicle, driven by a young Arab man, swerved out of its lane after the driver lost control due to excessive speed, crossing into the opposite direction and crashing directly into the sisters’ car.

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The family and relatives of the victims expressed their deep faith in God’s will and their sorrow over the loss of the wife, who was six months pregnant, and her sister. They urged young drivers to strictly follow traffic rules, police instructions, and speed limits to prevent further tragedies and protect lives. The family has received condolences from relatives and well-wishers, who prayed that God grant them patience and solace.

According to Al Ain Funeral Services, funeral prayers for the two sisters were held after Asr prayer on Wednesday at the Martyr Omar Al Maqbali Mosque in the Um Ghafa area, followed by burial at the local cemetery.

Abdulla Rasheed

Abdullah Rashid Al Hammadi  is an accomplished Emirati journalist with over 45 years of experience in both Arabic and English media. He currently serves as the Abu Dhabi Bureau Chief fo Gulf News. Al Hammadi began his career in 1980 with Al Ittihad newspaper, where he rose through the ranks to hold key editorial positions, including Head of International News, Director of the Research Center, and Acting Managing Editor. A founding member of the UAE Journalists Association and a former board member, he is also affiliated with the General Federation of Arab Journalists and the International Federation of Journalists. Al Hammadi studied Information Systems Technology at the University of Virginia and completed journalism training with Reuters in Cairo and London. During his time in Washington, D.C., he reported for Alittihad  and became a member of the National Press Club. From 2000 to 2008, he wrote the widely read Dababees column, known for its critical take on social issues. Throughout his career, Al Hammadi has conducted high-profile interviews with prominent leaders including UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and key Arab figures such as the late Yasser Arafat and former presidents of Yemen and Egypt. He has reported on major historical events such as the Iran-Iraq war, the liberation of Kuwait, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the establishment of the Palestinian Authority. His work continues to shape and influence journalism in the UAE and the wider Arab world.

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