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Kuwait Chief of Staff Survives Helicopter Crash in Bangladesh

The helicopter that was transporting the Kuwaiti Chief of Staff after it crashed in Bangladesh. (Kuwait Ministry of Defense)
The helicopter that was transporting the Kuwaiti Chief of Staff after it crashed in Bangladesh. (Kuwait Ministry of Defense)
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Kuwait Chief of Staff Survives Helicopter Crash in Bangladesh

The helicopter that was transporting the Kuwaiti Chief of Staff after it crashed in Bangladesh. (Kuwait Ministry of Defense)
The helicopter that was transporting the Kuwaiti Chief of Staff after it crashed in Bangladesh. (Kuwait Ministry of Defense)

The Kuwait Ministry of Defense confirmed on Wednesday that its chief of staff and his delegation were safe after their helicopter crashed during an official visit to Bangladesh, reported the Kuwait news agency (KUNA).

Only one person on board suffered minor injuries.

KUNA said that the helicopter transporting Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Mohammed al-Khadher came down Wednesday in trees because of thick fog.

A photo published on the agency's website shows the helicopter tilted forward on the ground with its tail snapped off.

The accident happened in northeastern Bangladesh.

The Defense Ministry said that Khadher contacted First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah and Deputy Chief of Staff Abdullah Nawwaf al-Sabah to inform them of his and the delegation’s safety.

The officials had arrived in Bangladesh on Monday.

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Prophet's Mosque Receives 5.4 Million Worshippers Last Week

The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA
The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA
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Prophet's Mosque Receives 5.4 Million Worshippers Last Week

The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA
The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA

The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week, with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque offering extensive services to support and assist worshippers and visitors.
During the week, 644,670 visitors greeted Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) and his two companions, while 376,765 worshippers performed prayers in the Holy Rawdah, SPA reported.
Furthermore, 31,739 individuals from diverse nationalities benefited from translation services.

Field operations involved 24,053 liters of disinfectant for sterilization and disinfection activities.
Moreover, 1,480 tons of Zamzam water were consumed, and 152 samples were collected for testing and analysis.
The authority also distributed 136,283 Iftar meals, ensuring access to food for those breaking their fast.