The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed strong denunciation of the heinous and brutal crime of murdering Saudi diplomat Khalaf Mohammed Al-Ali in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka. In a statement made today, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash renewed UAE's firm stand in condemning such terrorist crimes. He reiterated UAE's solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against these acts. He also offered condolences to the family of the deceased and to the government of Saudi Arabia.