Five sentenced in Sama case

Five men were sentenced to fines and prison terms by the Dubai Criminal Court yesterday in a case of embezzlement and bribery at Sama Dubai, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding.

UAE nationals Mohammed Abdulrahim Al Merri and Nawaf Qasim Shahin, and Majid Saleh Ali Al Ban, of unconfirmed nationality, were sentenced to one year in jail and a shared fine of Dh1.3 million. In addition, Al Merri, Syrian Amer Munir Al Halabi, and Majid Saleh Ali Naser, also of unconfirmed nationality, were sentenced to one year's imprisonment and jointly fined Dh650,000 for another charge relating to the case.

The court, presided over by judge Fahmi Munir Fahmi, acquitted the defendants of other charges brought against them and also acquitted another accused, Abdulsalam Mohammed Ahmed Al Merri, of all charges.