ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2017 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the mass shooting in Las Vegas today, which left at least 50 dead and over 400 people injured.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed the UAE's condemnation of the incident in a statement reaffirming the UAE's firm position against terrorism and violence, in its various forms.

The ministry expressed its deep regret that many victims were killed as a result of this attack.

The statement also expressed solidarity with the government of US in the face of violence and terrorism, and called on the international community to unite and to put an end to this serious scourge that threatens world security and stability.

The ministry extended the condolences of the UAE to the government and people of US, wishing for a speedy recovery of the injured.

Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2017.