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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
UAE: Sharjah court convicts school staff in death of 8-year-old Indian student Rashid Habib
CCTV footage showed 8-year-old Rashid Habib was left unescorted from the school bus and collapsed while walking alone to class/ Image: (File) A Sharjah court has convicted two school staff members of negligence in the death of eight-year-old Indian student Rashid Habib, more than a year after he tragically died following a fall at his school in Muwaileh. The Sharjah Federal Court of Appeal overturned an earlier acquittal by a lower court and ordered the defendants to pay Dh200,000 in legal blood money to the boy's family. Additionally, each staff member was fined Dh2,000. The court found that the two staffers had failed in their duty to escort and monitor students from the school bus to their classrooms. CCTV footage reviewed during the investigation showed that Rashid was left unaccompanied at the time of the incident. The Grade 1 student collapsed while walking alone to his classroom on 11 March 2024, the first day of Ramadan, shortly after arriving at the CBSE-curriculum school. He was rushed to Al Qassimi Hospital in a state of cardiac arrest but was declared dead despite resuscitation attempts. A forensic report from Sharjah Police stated that Rashid had sustained a bruise on his face, a fractured cheekbone, internal bleeding under the scalp, and severe brain injuries, including swelling and bleeding. Surveillance footage confirmed that no school staff were present with the children during the incident. The footage also showed that another child had attempted to hit Rashid moments before he fell. However, the crucial seconds capturing the exact moment of the fall were missing. The appeal court ruled that the staff's absence amounted to gross negligence, emphasising that the accident could likely have been prevented had the staff been present. Rashid's father, Habib Yasar, told Khaleej Times: 'Not a day goes by when we don't remember Rashid. Our lives have never been the same. We keep thinking of what could have been if someone had just been there to watch over him. Why was there no CCTV camera? A school is supposed to be like a second home, but it didn't take care of my child. This conviction brings some closure, but the pain remains. We lost a part of ourselves that day. ' The family had previously claimed Rashid was bullied and attacked during the missing seconds, a charge the school denied. Due to ongoing legal and administrative proceedings, the name of the school involved is being withheld.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Khaleej Times
Sharjah school staff convicted in Indian boy's death
A Sharjah court has convicted two school staff members of negligence in the death of eight-year-old Indian student Rashid Habib, more than a year after he died following a fall at his school in Muwaileh. The Sharjah Federal Court of Appeal ordered the defendants to pay Dh200,000 in legal blood money to the boy's family, along with a fine of Dh2,000 each, after overturning an earlier acquittal by a lower court. The court found that the two staffers had failed in their duty to escort and monitor students from the school bus to their classrooms. CCTV footage showed that Rashid was unaccompanied at the time of the incident. The Grade 1 student collapsed while walking alone to his classroom on March 11, 2024, the first day of Ramadan, shortly after arriving at the CBSE-curriculum school. He was rushed to Al Qassimi Hospital in a state of cardiac arrest and was declared dead despite resuscitation attempts. A forensic report from Sharjah Police found that Rashid had a bruise on his face, a fractured cheekbone, internal bleeding under the scalp, and serious brain injuries, including swelling and bleeding. Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators confirmed that no school staff were present with the children at the time of the incident. Another child had attempted to hit Rashid moments before he fell, according to the footage. However, the critical few seconds that might have captured the exact moment of the fall were missing. The appeal court ruled that the staff's absence amounted to gross negligence and that had they been present, the accident could likely have been prevented. Rashid's father, Habib Yasar, told Khaleej Times the family continues to grapple with the loss. "Not a day goes by when we don't remember Rashid," he said in a phone conversation on Tuesday. "Our lives have never been the same. We keep thinking of what could have been if someone had just been there to watch over him. Why was there no CCTV camera? A school is supposed to be like a second home, but it didn't take care of my child. This conviction brings some closure, but the pain remains. We lost a part of ourselves that day." The family had earlier claimed the boy was bullied and attacked during the missing seconds, a charge the school denied in a prior response to Khaleej Times. Khaleej Times is withholding the name of the school due to ongoing legal and administrative proceedings.
Khaleej Times
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Z Games Strikers win Sharjah Ramadan T20 League title
The 36th edition of the Sharjah Ramadan T20 League concluded in spectacular fashion at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as Z Games Strikers edged past GEMS Education CC in a nerve-wracking final, winning by two wickets to lift the prestigious title. The tournament, which commenced on March 1, saw 20 top teams from across the UAE battle it out in a total of 47 matches, culminating in an exhilarating final showdown. After winning the toss, Z Games Strikers elected to field, a decision that paid off as they managed to restrict GEMS Education CC to 169/8 in 20 overs. Leading the bowling attack, Zeeshan Naseer was the standout performer, taking three wickets for just 27 runs, maintaining an economy of 6.75 runs per over. Despite the early setbacks, Rashid Habib (65) and Affaq Shahid (58) anchored the innings for GEMS, helping them post a competitive total. Chasing 170 for victory, Z Games Strikers faced early trouble, losing two quick wickets in the powerplay. However, Raees Ahmad and captain Shahrukh Amin steadied the innings, ensuring their team remained in contention. The game remained evenly poised as Zeeshan Abid top-scored with 33 off 20 balls, while several other batsmen contributed valuable 20+ scores. With nine runs required in the final over, it was Nilansh Keswani who held his nerve to guide Z Games Strikers to victory. The all-round brilliance of Umair Ali proved crucial for Z Games Strikers, earning him the Player of the Final award. He contributed 27 runs off just 13 balls at a crucial stage and also picked up 2 wickets for 31 runs in his four overs. The closing ceremony was graced by Khalaf Bukhatir, CEO, Sharjah Cricket, Nasir Akram, Member, Sharjah Cricket Council, Mazhar Khan, General Manager, Sharjah Cricket, and Tehseen Javed, Member, Sharjah Cricket. With this victory, Z Games Strikers have cemented their status as one of the elite teams in UAE's domestic cricket, showcasing their depth, resilience, and championship pedigree. Brief Scores: Z Games Strikers bt GEMS Education CC by 2 wickets. GEMS Education CC 169/8 in 20 Overs (Rashid Habib 65, Affaq Shahid 58,Zeeshan Naseer 3 for 27, Umair Ali 2 for 31) Z Games Strikers 170/8 in 19.5 Overs (Zeeshan Abid 33, Umair Ali 27, Faraazuddin – 2 for 21, Ahmad Khalid 2 for 32) The winners and standout performers were recognized with special awards:
Gulf Today
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Z Games Strikers triumph in thrilling final to claim 36th Sharjah Ramadan T20 League title
The 36th edition of the Sharjah Ramadan T20 League concluded in spectacular fashion at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as Z Games Strikers edged past GEMS Education CC in a nerve-wracking final, winning by 2 wickets to lift the prestigious title. The tournament, which commenced on March 1st, saw 20 top teams from across the UAE battle it out in a total of 47 matches, culminating in an exhilarating final showdown. After winning the toss, Z Games Strikers elected to field first, a decision that paid off as they managed to restrict GEMS Education CC to 169/8 in 20 overs. Leading the bowling attack, Zeeshan Naseer was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for just 27 runs, maintaining an economy of 6.75 runs per over. Despite the early setbacks, Rashid Habib (65) and Affaq Shahid (58) anchored the innings for GEMS, helping them post a competitive total. Chasing 170 for victory, Z Games Strikers faced early trouble, losing two quick wickets in the powerplay. However, Raees Ahmad and captain Shahrukh Amin steadied the innings, ensuring their team remained in contention. The game remained evenly poised as Zeeshan Abid top-scored with 33 off 20 balls, while several other batsmen contributed valuable 20+ scores. With 9 runs required in the final over, it was Nilansh Keswani who held his nerve to guide Z Games Strikers to a famous victory, sealing the title in a tense finish. The all-round brilliance of Umair Ali proved crucial for Z Games Strikers, earning him the Player of the Final award. He contributed 27 runs off just 13 balls at a crucial stage and also picked up 2 wickets for 31 runs in his four overs. The closing ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Khalaf Bukhatir, CEO, Sharjah Cricket, Nasir Akram, Member, Sharjah Cricket Council, Mazhar Khan, General Manager, Sharjah Cricket, and Tehseen Javed, Member, Sharjah Cricket. The winners and standout performers were recognized with special awards: • Winning Team (Z Games Strikers): Dhs10,000 cash prize • Runners-Up (GEMS Education CC): Dhs5,000 cash prize • Best Batter: Vaibhav Govekar (Colatta Warriors) – 297 runs in 5 innings at an average of 74.25 • Best Bowler: Nilansh Keswani (Z Games Strikers) – 12 wickets in 7 innings • Player of the Tournament: Luqman Faisal (Seven Districts) – 326 runs in 5 innings at an average of 81.5 with a strike rate of 210 With this victory, Z Games Strikers have cemented their status as one of the elite teams in UAE's domestic cricket, showcasing their depth, resilience, and championship pedigree. Brief Scores: Z Games Strikers bt GEMS Education CC by 2 wickets. GEMS Education CC 169/8 in 20 Overs (Rashid Habib 65, Affaq Shahid 58,Zeeshan Naseer 3 for 27, Umair Ali 2 for 31) Z Games Strikers 170/8 in 19.5 Overs (Zeeshan Abid 33, Umair Ali 27, Faraazuddin – 2 for 21, Ahmad Khalid 2 for 32) Scorecard Link : Live Match Link :
