The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,138 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Sheikh Mohamed will also settle the fines and penalties imposed on these inmates, who have been serving jail terms for various offences.
The humanitarian gesture is aimed at giving the individuals an opportunity to start a new life and bringing joy to their families.
Over 7,300 tonnes of UAE humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza
More than 7,300 tonnes of diverse relief aid have officially arrived at the Gaza Strip through the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship.
UAE President gifts H.H. Sheikh Mohammed photo album celebrating shared journey
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.
UAE condemns terrorist bombing targeting Pakistani police forces
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a police vehicle in the Tank district of northwestern Pakistan that killed at least seven police personnel on Monday.
UAE welcomes US designation of Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organisations
The UAE has welcomed the announcement by the administration of US President Donald Trump designating several branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as terrorist organisations.
More than 7,300 tonnes of diverse relief aid have officially arrived at the Gaza Strip through the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a police vehicle in the Tank district of northwestern Pakistan that killed at least seven police personnel on Monday.
