General / Ministry of Energy: A helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashes, all 14 passengers martyred

Sunday, 13 Muharram 1448 AH

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Riyadh, 13 Muharram 1448 AH, corresponding to June 28, 2026 AD (SPA) -- A responsible source at the Ministry of Energy stated that on Sunday, corresponding to June 28, 2026, at 6:00 AM, a helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, resulting in the martyrdom of all its 14 passengers, all of whom were Saudi citizens, may God have mercy on them. The source explained that investigations are underway with the participation of relevant authorities to determine the causes of the helicopter's crash and destruction. The Ministry of Energy extends its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the martyrs, asking God Almighty to grant them mercy and forgiveness, and to accept them as martyrs. To God we belong and to Him we shall return. // End // 14:36 Makkah Time 0082

Riyadh, 13 Muharram 1448 AH, corresponding to June 28, 2026 AD (SPA) -- A responsible source at the Ministry of Energy stated that on Sunday, corresponding to June 28, 2026, at 6:00 AM, a helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, resulting in the martyrdom of all its 14 passengers, all of whom were Saudi citizens, may God have mercy on them. The source explained that investigations are underway with the participation of relevant authorities to determine the causes of the helicopter's crash and destruction. The Ministry of Energy extends its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the martyrs, asking God Almighty to grant them mercy and forgiveness, and to accept them as martyrs. To God we belong and to Him we shall return. // End // 14:36 Makkah Time 0082

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