Dubai Court Upholds Life Term for Man Who Killed Friend After Violent Quarrel

The Dubai Court of Appeal has upheld a life sentence against an Arab man convicted of murdering his friend following a violent argument inside his home in the Jumeirah area. The court also ruled that he must be deported upon completing his sentence.

The case dates back to October 2022, when a woman notified police about a suspected killing in an apartment at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). She told investigators that she had visited the accused in hospital earlier that day, where he appeared distressed and urged her to check on their mutual friend at his apartment.

When she entered the residence, she discovered the victim lying motionless on the floor, covered in blood and wrapped in bedsheets. Shocked by the gruesome scene, she immediately alerted the authorities.

Police officers arrived to find clear signs of a violent confrontation. The suspect, however, had already discharged himself from the hospital and vanished from his home. A manhunt was launched, and his father was summoned for questioning.

The father told investigators that his son’s behaviour had deteriorated in recent months. He added that the victim had visited the accused on the day of the incident, during which a heated dispute broke out between the two. He said he had left the house during the argument but later received a troubling call from his son confessing that he had assaulted his friend, who had died from his injuries. The accused also revealed his intention to escape the country.

Police traced him to a hotel in another emirate, where he was preparing to leave the UAE with assistance from his brother. He was arrested and referred to the Dubai Public Prosecution, which charged him with premeditated murder.

The Dubai Criminal Court found him guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The Court of Appeal has now confirmed the verdict in full, including his deportation after serving the sentence.

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