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The UAE has condemned the terrorist attack in Al-Masoura district in Qatif province, Saudi Arabia, in which a policeman was killed and three others were wounded. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said that the UAE condemns this cowardly act of terrorism, reiterating its firm stance that rejects various forms of violence and terrorism that target all regardless of their religion and race, and whatever sources and pretexts.
It also affirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in countering violence and terrorism, calling on the international community to unite in the face of this dangerous scourge that threatens the security and stability of the countries of the world.
The ministry also expressed the UAE’s condolences and solace to the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as to the family of the martyr, wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.
SAUDI ARABIA: One dead, 3 injured in Qatif terror act
One security man was killed and the three injured when their patrol was hit in a terrorist attack on Tuesday in Al-Musawara district in Qatif province of Saudi Arabi.
Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the death of a security man and the injury of three others when their patrol was hit in a terrorist attack on Tuesday in Al-Musawara district in Qatif province.
The security spokesman of the Interior Ministry, Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, said that while a security patrol was on duty in Al-Musawara district, it was hit by an explosive projectile, resulting in the death of Vice Sgt. Adel Faleh Al-Otaibi and the injury of three other security men, who were taken to a hospital for treatment. Authorities opened an investigation into the terrorist attack, he said.
Al-Musawara is a district which the Saudi government has slated for development. It contains many abandoned houses which terrorists use for their hideouts. Last month, a security officer was martyred and another injured when workers of a contracting company came under fire while working on a housing project.