More countries stand in solidarity with the UAE

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More world leaders have come forward to condemn the Houthi attacks on civilians in Abu Dhabi and express their solidarity with the UAE.

They have denounced the incident during calls to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi affirmed his country's support for the UAE and its rejection of any threat to its security or stability.

Iraqi President Dr. Barham Ahmed Salih emphasised support to all measures that the UAE is taking to defend its security and sovereignty.

Israeli President Issac Herzog, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan, King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain and Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah also expressed their solidarity during calls to Sheikh Mohamed.

Meanwhile, Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Maldives and Iraq affirmed their denunciation of the attack during a call to His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Three people were killed and six wounded when three fuel tankers exploded in Abu Dhabi's Musaffah area while a minor fire was also reported near a construction area of Abu Dhabi International Airport.

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