{
  "id": 2158002,
  "title": "Two men fined Dh50,000 each for assaulting UAE petrol station worker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/two-men-fined-dh50-000-each-for-assaulting-uae-petrol-station-worker",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T14:55:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/20/two-men-fined-dh50000-each-for-assaulting-uae-petrol-station-worker/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Al Ain court has imposed a Dh50,000 fine on each of two men who assaulted a petrol station worker in a dispute over cleaning their car windscreen, according to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. The assault happened after a driver requested the employee to clean his windscreen, but the worker informed him that the station was busy and he would have to wait. This led to an argument and physical altercation, resulting in the employee suffering bruises and pain, as stated in a medical report presented to the court. Both men were convicted based on evidence including surveillance footage, witness statements, their own admissions during the proceedings, and the medical report. The court found them guilty of assaulting a person performing a public service and disturbing public order, under the Crimes and Penalties Law which criminalizes assaulting or resisting a public employee or someone assigned to perform a public service by force or violence while carrying out their duties. The court emphasized that following the law and utilizing official channels to resolve disputes can help individuals avoid legal repercussions.",
  "summary": "An Al Ain court has fined two men Dh50,000 each for assaulting a petrol station employee in a dispute over cleaning a car windscreen. The Al Ain Misdemeanour Court also ordered both men to carry out community service for two months at the petrol station where the incident took place, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department posted on social media on Thursday. The assault occurred after a driver asked…",
  "key_points": [
    "Two men fined Dh50,000 each for assaulting UAE petrol station worker.",
    "Assault occurred over dispute to clean driver's windscreen.",
    "Convicted for assaulting public employee under Crimes and Penalties Law."
  ],
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Two men fined Dh50,000 each for assaulting UAE petrol station worker",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/two-men-fined-dh50-000-each-for-assaulting-uae-petrol-station-worker-2162671",
        "published": "2026-08-20T14:55:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}