The United Arab Emirates has expressed its deep regret and condemnation of the US administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.<br/><br/>In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said that such unilateral decisions contrary to the internationally-legitimate resolutions will not change the status of the city of Jerusalem as being under occupation.<br/><br/>It said, such decisions are also considered to show a bias against the historical and permanent rights of the Palestinian people in Jerusalem, which have been guaranteed by the relevant international resolutions and have received the recognition and support of the international community.<br/><br/>The ministry expressed its deep concern about the repercussions of this decision on the stability of the region, noting that it inflamed the feelings of Arab and Islamic people who have great esteem for Jerusalem. It stressed the need to abide by all UN resolutions related to the city of Jerusalem, including Security Council resolutions and the principles of international law.