UAE condemns shooting at Trump rally

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The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting that targeted former US President Donald Trump, which led to his injury as well as the death of one person and injuries to others, and expressed its sincere sympathy over the incident.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the UAE's solidarity with presidential candidate Trump and his family, as well as with the government and people of the United States, and offered its heartfelt wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

Furthermore, the Ministry reaffirmed the UAE expresses its categorical condemnation of such criminal and extremist acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence.

The Ministry also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the United States, and to the family of the victim, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also posted on his X account, writing "We stand in solidarity with former US President Donald Trump and those affected by the Pennsylvania incident. The UAE condemns in the strongest terms all forms of violence and terrorism."

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