The Ras Al Khaimah Criminal Court has sentenced a GCC national to death for the premeditated murder of a 66-year-old woman and her two daughters. The case has drawn widespread attention across the UAE following the deadly attack in a residential neighborhood.

The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, July 8, in the presence of the defendant. The court found him guilty of premeditated murder, attempted murder, and making death threats, subsequently issuing the death penalty. Under UAE law, the sentence is not considered final until all stages of the judicial process and potential appeals in higher courts are exhausted.

In the same case, the defendant’s son was sentenced to a prison term and a fine of 10,000 dirhams on charges related to attempted murder and threatening another member of the victims' family. The court also ordered the confiscation of seized evidence, including a vehicle with Ras Al Khaimah license plates.

The case stems from an incident on May 7, 2025, when a dispute in front of the victims' family home, reportedly involving a blocked driveway, escalated into fatal violence. The victims were a 66-year-old mother and her two daughters, aged 36 and 38. A third daughter, aged 47, was also wounded in the attack but survived.

According to evidence presented in court, the prosecution stated that the defendant used a vehicle and a firearm during the assault. Police investigations further revealed that the weapon used was unlicensed and had been illegally brought into the country.

During the trial, defense lawyers argued that the defendant suffered from psychological and mental health issues. Consequently, the court ordered a specialized psychiatric evaluation before proceeding with the case.

The victims' family welcomed the verdict, stating that the decision provided a sense of justice for the survivors. However, the ruling remains subject to appeal within a 15-day period.