Abu Dhabi:The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier "Al Mayeda," owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat), while it was navigating the Arabian Gulf.

According to Qatar News Agency, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Sunday emphasizing the grave threat the attack poses to the safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies. The ministry highlighted the serious environmental consequences and described the incident as a dangerous escalation targeting the security and stability of vital waterways.

The UAE expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar and underlined the importance of respecting international law. It stressed the need to ensure the safety and security of commercial vessels, energy carriers, and their crews, urging all parties to refrain from actions that could jeopardize maritime navigation or energy supplies.