Abu Dhabi - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is following with great interest the incident of the three UAE women who were attacked in a hotel in London.

According to Rashid Al Daheri, Director of Citizens’ Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, “The relevant authorities are following with the UAE Embassy in London the circumstances of the incident, to know the causes behind the assault.”

They are also closely monitoring the health condition of the Emirati women.

The UAE embassy is also following with security services and British police which are investigating the issue. Al Daheri said that the preliminary evidences indicate that the assault was carried out for the purpose of theft.

The ministry warned Emirati citizens against theft gangs, and urged then to take caution and be vigilant before and while traveling abroad.