A taxi driver who murdered his cousin over a cleaning dispute in 2019 has had his sentence more than doubled by a Dubai court.
The man from Pakistan was initially sentenced to 10 years, but after a new trial by the Court of Cassation he will now spend life in prison, typically 25 years, followed by deportation.
Judges heard that the defendant had argued about cleaning duties with his cousin in the room that they shared in the Hor Al Anz area.
The argument escalated and the man stabbed his cousin with a knife three times in the chest.
The defendant said he had lost his temper when the incident happened at about 1am on July 11, two years ago.
Flatmates of the men were woken by the victim's screams in their home.
“I rushed to their room and found the defendant stabbing [the victim] and I had to pull him away to stop him,” a flatmate told prosecutors.
“When I asked him why, he just said ‘it happened’.
“The attacker then sat outside the room repeating that his brain was not working,” said the flatmate.
Police arrested the defendant who told officers that his cousin had mistreated him.
"He told us that his cousin screamed at him and asked him to clean the room," said the police captain involved in the case.
Police later recovered the knife from the crime scene.
In October 2019, the man was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Dubai Criminal Court, to be followed by deportation.
Details on what led to the revision of the sentence are not revealed.
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Healthy tips to remember
Here, Dr Mohamed El Abiary, paediatric consultant at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, shares some advice for parents whose children are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan:
Gradual fasting and golden points - For children under the age of 10, follow a step-by-step approach to fasting and don't push them beyond their limits. Start with a few hours fasting a day and increase it to a half fast and full fast when the child is ready. Every individual's ability varies as per the age and personal readiness. You could introduce a points system that awards the child and offers them encouragement when they make progress with the amount of hours they fast
Why fast? - Explain to your child why they are fasting. By shedding light on the importance of abstaining from food and drink, children may feel more encouraged to give it there all during the observance period. It is also a good opportunity to teach children about controlling urges, doing good for others and instilling healthy food habits
Sleep and suhoor - A child needs adequate sleep every night - at least eight hours. Make sure to set a routine early bedtime so he/she has sufficient time to wake up for suhoor, which is an essential meal at the beginning of the day
Good diet - Nutritious food is crucial to ensuring a healthy Ramadan for children. They must refrain from eating too much junk food as well as canned goods and snacks and drinks high in sugar. Foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and proteins, like fruits, fresh meats and vegetables, make for a good balanced diet
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