The Reem Island killer’s convictions

The charges that Alaa Al Hashemi has been convicted of.

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The crimes for which Alaa Al Hashemi was convicted:

1. The deliberate and aggressive murder of Ibolya Ryan using a sharp weapon, by stabbing in different parts of the victim’s body.

2. Attempted murder of Egyptian-American Dr Mohammed Hassan and his family, who lived in the Ali and Sons building on Abu Dhabi Corniche, by planting a handmade bomb near their residence and lighting the wick.

3. Committing the aforementioned crimes as a way of executing a terrorist act with the purpose of threatening the stability and security of the country and harming societal peace.

4. Creating explosive objects for terrorism purposes.

5. Purposefully using explosive substances, planting them in front of the target’s residence and preparing them for explosion, putting the life of others in danger.

6. Providing finances to a terrorist organisation, Al Qaeda in Yemen, while knowing that the money would be used in terrorism acts.

7. Establishing and managing an electronic account in an online forum under the name ‘Salama ibn El Akwaa’ with the purpose of promoting terrorist ideals relating to ISIL.

8. Using the electronic account to spread information to ridicule and ruin the reputation of the UAE and its symbols.

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