An Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has handed down a two-year prison sentence to a teacher found guilty of physically assaulting four students at a private school. Beyond the custodial sentence, the court mandated the teacher's deportation from the UAE and ordered him to cover all associated judicial costs. During the proceedings, the defendant confessed to the abuse, attempting to justify his actions as a misguided effort to maintain order and discipline in the classroom. However, his defense was quickly undermined by classroom CCTV footage, which revealed the shocking level of violence used against the children.

The court took a stern stance on the incident, noting that the teacher's conduct was a direct violation of both the law and the safety standards expected within educational institutions. Officials emphasized that schools must remain safe environments and that such aggressive behavior fundamentally compromises the well-being of students. Under UAE law, physical abuse—defined as any act that results in bodily harm to a child—is treated as a serious criminal offense. This verdict serves as a firm reminder that authorities will strictly enforce the National Child Protection Policy to ensure that those responsible for teaching children do not instead subject them to harm.