The United Arab Emirates has condemned the terrorist bombing that took place on a police bus near the Jidhafs area outside the capital Manama, in Bahrain.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its principled rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism.

''The UAE reiterates its full support to the Kingdom of Bahrain and its steadfastness in confronting these grave crimes,'' the statement said.

The ministry offered condolences to the families of the victims, the government and people of the Kingdom of Bahrain, wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded.