ABU DHABI // A Sudanese man planned to detonate a bomb in Abu Dhabi with the intention of killing foreigners, the Federal Supreme Court was told.
The 29-year-old is on trial for his alleged plans to commit acts of terror in the capital.
“He scouted and inspected locations to execute his plan of planting explosives to kill foreigners in the country,” court documents stated.
O A M is also charged with posting ISIL propaganda on Twitter and Facebook.
“He posted information that belonged to a terrorist organisation, to promote it and recruit members,” said prosecutors.
O A M is being tried under the UAE’s anti-terror legislation. If convicted, he could face execution, life imprisonment and/or fines of up to Dh100 million.
He denied all of the charges against him and asked for a court appointed an attorney because he is unable to afford his own.
The case was adjourned to March 14.
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