The United Arab Emirates (UAE) expressed its support for the initiative of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to open a National Dialogue in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement, the UAE hailed the launching of this initiative by King Hamad and spelt out the wish that it will achieve its goals for establishing security and stability in Bahrain. The statement called on all the concerned parties in Bahrain to engage positively in the process of dialogue.