Abu Dhabi: An Emirati man, 31, was accused of creating and running a website that aims to shake the stability of the UAE and promote unrest in the country, as well as running websites that promote ideologies belonging to the terrorist group Daesh.
During a session at the State Security Court at the Federal Supreme Court on Monday, the public prosecution accused Abdullah E.B. of spreading information that aims to mock the UAE and damage its reputation.
He was also accused of spray-painting Daesh’s logo on a wall in the town of Sweihan, with the word ‘Baqiya’ (Arabic for ‘It Will Stay’), which is part of the group’s slogan. The man then allegedly took a picture of the logo and posted it on Twitter.
The Public Prosecution said the man helped Daesh with funding.
The defendant was present at court on Monday with his lawyer who requested that his client be transferred to a hospital due to medical problems. The lawyer asked the court to provide a medical report for the defendant who has been under treatment for his psychological condition, adding that the defendant had attempted suicide previously.
Presiding Judge Falah Al Hajiri adjourned the case to November 2 until he gets further information on whether the defendant needs to be admitted to a mental health clinic.
In another case, an Indian national, 42, was accused of collaborating with foreign countries to disclose confidential information related to the UAE’s security.
The man was also accused of providing confidential information related to the UAE’s navy and the movement of ships docked at Zayed Port.
The Public Prosecution accused the man of unauthorised entry into the port’s systems to obtain confidential information. The defendant confessed to handing information over to foreign agents after they blackmailed him. The case was adjourned to November 2.
In a third case, the court adjourned the session to November 2 to announce the verdict on an Emirati man (Khalifa. M, 46), accused of joining Al Nusra Front.
