An Emirati man suspected of ties to a Syria-based militant group has gone on trial in the UAE on charges of trying to kill an American and planning attacks on media outlets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, newspapers reported.
The 29-year-old man appeared in court on Monday, accused of repeatedly running over the American while he was out jogging at Al-Bahia, a rural area in Abu Dhabi, in May 2015, a daily newspaper said. The expatriate was injured but survived, it added.
The defendant was also charged with traveling to Turkey to try to join the militant Nusra Front.
“He is also accused of plotting to commit acts of terrorism in the UAE, including bombing the headquarters of Sky News Arabia in Abu Dhabi and Al-Arabiya in Dubai,” the paper said on Tuesday. The paper said the suspect has denied all charges.
The Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi adjourned the hearing until October 3 to allow lawyers to prepare their defense, the paper added.

Source: Arab News