The UAE’s Federal Supreme Court has handed a five-year jail term and AED 1 million fine to a man who pledged allegiance to the terror group IS.
According to national news agency WAM, the 21-year-old Comoran citizen was found guilty of joining the organisation and expressing support to its leader on Twitter.
He was also convicted of promoting the group and trying to recruit people online.
The court has ordered the defendant to pay all the expenses related to the case.
UAE responds to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran on Tuesday
The Ministry of Defence has announced on Tuesday that air defences are currently responding to incoming missiles and drone threats from Iran.
Rain forecast for parts of UAE until March 12
The UAE weather bureau has forecast overcast skies and rainfall of varying intensities across several parts of the UAE until Thursday, March 12.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed issues law on building safety in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has established a new law to ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of buildings in Dubai.
UAE leaders highlight unity and strength in Dubai meeting
The UAE's leaders have emphasised the country's ability to overcome challenges through societal unity and strong institutions.
The Ministry of Defence has announced on Tuesday that air defences are currently responding to incoming missiles and drone threats from Iran.
The UAE weather bureau has forecast overcast skies and rainfall of varying intensities across several parts of the UAE until Thursday, March 12.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has established a new law to ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of buildings in Dubai.
