President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 628 prisoners ahead of the UAE's 49th National Day celebrations.
The prisoners, who were sentenced for various crimes, will also have their debts and fines paid-off.
The move is aimed at easing the suffering of their families and giving the pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life.
No injuries reported after fire at Dubai South workshop
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a workshop in the Dubai South area overnight.
Dubai Police issues warning after man caught for illegal money transfers
Dubai Police have urged the public to be extra vigilant while accepting part-time jobs online after a man was "hired" to carry out illegal money transfers for a fixed commission.
UAE resolves 99% of labour disputes without courts
The UAE's labour dispute resolution system has resolved 98.6 per cent of all disputes amicably during the first half of 2026, reducing the burden on courts.
Over 800 arrested in UAE-led operation to fight environmental crime in Amazon basin
A UAE-led operation to tackle environmental crime in the Amazon basin has seen the arrests of 839 individuals and the seizure of harvested timber, illegal mining equipment, fuel and minerals that is valued over $280million.
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a workshop in the Dubai South area overnight.
Dubai Police have urged the public to be extra vigilant while accepting part-time jobs online after a man was "hired" to carry out illegal money transfers for a fixed commission.
The UAE's labour dispute resolution system has resolved 98.6 per cent of all disputes amicably during the first half of 2026, reducing the burden on courts.
