Abu Dhabi, Jumada II 11, 1437, Mar 20, 2016, SPA -- The UAE has condemned the terrorist attack in Istanbul on Saturday which claimed the lives of innocent civilians and left several people injured. A statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today expressed the UAE's condemnation of this cowardly terrorist act which targeted innocent civilians, reiterating the country's hard stance and rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism which targets all races and religions indiscriminately. The statement called for concerted efforts by the international community to eradicate the phenomenon of terrorism, which is aimed at undermining global security and stability, and expressed its condolences to the Turkish people, wishing the wounded a speedy recovery. --SPA 20:28 LOCAL TIME 17:28 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w