President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned 662 prisoners ahead of the UAE's 48th National day.
Sheikh Khalifa also pledged to settle the financial obligations of the released prisoners.
The pardon comes as part of the UAE President's keenness to give prisoners a fresh start to a new life and alleviate the suffering of their families.
UAE regrets UNSC failure to approve Palestine's full membership
The UAE has expressed its regret over the United Nations Security Council’s failure to adopt a draft resolution for full UN membership for Palestine.
Dubai developer announces free home repairs for rain damage
Emaar Properties have announced that it will cover all costs for repairs of homes within its communities in Dubai that were affected by the recent severe weather conditions.
UAE calls for restraint amid regional tensions
The UAE has expressed its deep concern over ongoing regional tensions and has called for the utmost restraint in order to avoid serious repercussions.
DXB extends limits on inbound flights due to ongoing disruption
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is extending the temporary limit on inbound flights for 48 hours "to speed up recovery".
