Timeline: Death sentences in the UAE
A list of recent instances of capital punishment handed out in the UAE
- Compiled by Gulf News Archives
- Published: 13:14 January 27, 2010
January 26, 2010
Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced two Indian men to death after they were convicted of the premeditated killing of an executive, stealing his wallet and leaving the body in his car at Dubai International Airport.
Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced two Indian men to death after they were convicted of the premeditated killing of an executive, stealing his wallet and leaving the body in his car at Dubai International Airport.
January 12, 2010
An Asian man is sentenced to death under Sharia law who was found guilty of setting his aunt and her husband on fire in Al Ain.
An Asian man is sentenced to death under Sharia law who was found guilty of setting his aunt and her husband on fire in Al Ain.
June 8, 2009
Sharjah Appeal Court upheld the death sentence to a Ukrainian man who hilled his Syrian business partner in 2002.
Sharjah Appeal Court upheld the death sentence to a Ukrainian man who hilled his Syrian business partner in 2002.
January 27, 2009
Dubai Court of First Instance imposed a death penalty to a Pakistani clerk convicted of murdering a security guard and trying to rob a showroom.
Dubai Court of First Instance imposed a death penalty to a Pakistani clerk convicted of murdering a security guard and trying to rob a showroom.
October 23, 2007
Sharia Court of First Instance in Sharjah sentenced to death an American for murdering a German businessman. In June 2009, Federal Supreme Court spared the life of the American and sent the case back to Sharjah Court of Appeals for review.
Sharia Court of First Instance in Sharjah sentenced to death an American for murdering a German businessman. In June 2009, Federal Supreme Court spared the life of the American and sent the case back to Sharjah Court of Appeals for review.
June 30, 2005
Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced to death an Iranian man who killed his hotel roommate after he asked to sleep with him.
Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced to death an Iranian man who killed his hotel roommate after he asked to sleep with him.
May 18, 2004
An Omani is sentenced to death for smuggling large quantities of narcotics in Dubai.
An Omani is sentenced to death for smuggling large quantities of narcotics in Dubai.
November 18, 2003
Dubai Cassation Court confirmed a death sentence for two of six drug smugglers who set fire to a boat containing two tonnes of cannabis as an Anti Narcotics Squad approached them off the Dubai coast.
Dubai Cassation Court confirmed a death sentence for two of six drug smugglers who set fire to a boat containing two tonnes of cannabis as an Anti Narcotics Squad approached them off the Dubai coast.
October 15, 2003
Dubai Court of First Instance handed four Indian men a death sentence for firing five bullets at a renowned Indian businessman at point blank range in front of the India Club.
Dubai Court of First Instance handed four Indian men a death sentence for firing five bullets at a renowned Indian businessman at point blank range in front of the India Club.
April 2003
Dubai Court of First Instance issued a death sentence against three Iranians for smuggling and trafficking 9.4kg of drugs.
Dubai Court of First Instance issued a death sentence against three Iranians for smuggling and trafficking 9.4kg of drugs.
May 27, 2003
Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced to death four Pakistanis who strangulated a truck driver to death with a nylon rope Al Ghusais.
Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced to death four Pakistanis who strangulated a truck driver to death with a nylon rope Al Ghusais.
November 19, 2002
Dubai Court of Cassation confirmed a death sentence against three Indian men who smuggled and peddled 2.096kg of drugs.
Dubai Court of Cassation confirmed a death sentence against three Indian men who smuggled and peddled 2.096kg of drugs.
February 11, 2001
Dubai Appeal Court has upheld the death sentence on a man convicted of the premeditated murder of a Russian woman. Unemployed an Afghan was sentenced to death by Dubai's Court of First Instance for killing Dilago Liva, after stealing her money.
Dubai Appeal Court has upheld the death sentence on a man convicted of the premeditated murder of a Russian woman. Unemployed an Afghan was sentenced to death by Dubai's Court of First Instance for killing Dilago Liva, after stealing her money.
October 23, 2000
Dubai Appeal Court has upheld a death sentence on an Iranian who murdered his Azerbaijani girlfriend after discovering she used to be a prostitute.
Dubai Appeal Court has upheld a death sentence on an Iranian who murdered his Azerbaijani girlfriend after discovering she used to be a prostitute.
April 17, 2000
Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced a 36-year-old Filipino to death after he had been found guilty of premeditated murder.
Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced a 36-year-old Filipino to death after he had been found guilty of premeditated murder.
October 2000
Fujairah Appeal Court has upheld the death sentence on a UAE national from Masafi for the premeditated murder of his neighbour over a land dispute.
Fujairah Appeal Court has upheld the death sentence on a UAE national from Masafi for the premeditated murder of his neighbour over a land dispute.
May 29, 1999
Dubai Court of First Instance has sentenced M.B. and N.B.B., both Indians, to death for possessing hashish for the purpose of trading.
Dubai Court of First Instance has sentenced M.B. and N.B.B., both Indians, to death for possessing hashish for the purpose of trading.
June 21, 1998
Dubai Cassation Court upheld a death sentence passed against Toran A., 30, an Iranian housewife, for possession of narcotics for the purpose of trading.
Dubai Cassation Court upheld a death sentence passed against Toran A., 30, an Iranian housewife, for possession of narcotics for the purpose of trading.
March 15, 1998
A death sentence passed against a 22-year-old student for taking and trading in drugs was upheld at the Dubai Court of Appeals.
A death sentence passed against a 22-year-old student for taking and trading in drugs was upheld at the Dubai Court of Appeals.
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