UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 870 prisoners ahead of the country's 50th National Day.
According to state news agency WAM, the move comes as part of the President's "keenness to give pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life and ease the suffering of their families".
The prisoners will also have their debts and fines paid off.
UAE and Russia discuss expanding strategic cooperation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov during his working visit to the UAE on Tuesday.
Dubai to hold Eid Al-Adha prayers at 937 mosques
Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has completed preparations for Eid Al-Adha prayers at 937 mosques across the emirate.
Arafat Day is for 'forgiveness, mercy, faith': H.H. Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a special message on Tuesday describing Arafat Day as the day of "forgiveness, mercy, and completion of faith".
UAE floating hospital in Egypt treats more patients from Gaza
Two more patients from Gaza are being treated at the UAE floating hospital in Egypt's Al Arish.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov during his working visit to the UAE on Tuesday.
Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has completed preparations for Eid Al-Adha prayers at 937 mosques across the emirate.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a special message on Tuesday describing Arafat Day as the day of "forgiveness, mercy, and completion of faith".
