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UAE condemns terror attack in Bahrain

Manama - UAE, other Gulf states pledge solidarity with kingdom

The UAE and other Gulf countries strongly condemned a terrorist attack in Bahrain in which a woman was killed and three children sustained injuries when their car was hit by a bomb blast on Thursday.
Shrapnel hit the car the woman was in, the police said, and security forces were investigating the scene of the attack in the village of East Eker, south of Bahrain's capital, Manama, according to an Interior Ministry statement.
"A terrorist act on Thursday claimed the life of a woman and injured three children who were with her in a car that was hit by shrapnel after a bomb exploded," the director-general of Manama's police directorate was quoted as saying by state media.
Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, condemned in the strongest possible terms "this heinous terrorist crime that targets unsuspecting people in contrary to all human values, and the principles and tenets of Islamic Shariah".
He also denounced all attempts to justify terrorism and incitement. In a statement, Shaikh Abdullah declared full support to the Kingdom of Bahrain "in the face of such serious terrorist crimes against the security of the kingdom, its stability and unity of its national fabric".
Shaikh Abdullah called to step up efforts at all levels to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. He extended the UAE's heartfelt condolences to the leadership, government and people of Bahrain as well as to the victim's family.
Saudi Arabia assailed the terrorist bombing and reiterated its unwavering support of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Qatar Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Doha condemns this criminal act which aims to terrorise people contrary to all human values, principles and teachings of Islamic Shariah.
Qatar emphasised its solidarity and keenness to stand alongside its brothers in Bahrain. - Agencies