Egyptian media reported that the Qatari delegation was involved in a traffic accident near Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai.

Two security sources told Reuters that the accident resulted in the death of three Qatari diplomats and injuries to two others.

The victims were identified as Abdullah bin Ghanem Al-Khaterin, Hassan Al-Jaber, Saud bin Thamer Al-Thani, Abdullah bin Issa Al-Kuwari, and Mohammed Al-Buainain.