President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to Felipe VI, King of Spain, for the victims of the terrorist attack that took place in Barcelona on Thursday, which killed and injured many innocent people.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed also expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa reiterated the UAE's firm stance to reject terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and its call to enhance international co-operation to eradicate this dangerous phenomenon, which poses a threat to global security and stability.

Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, sent cables of condolence to Mariano Rajoy, Prime Minister of Spain.