President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 855 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha.
The inmates, who were sentenced for various crimes, will also have their debts paid off.
The humanitarian gesture is aimed at giving the individuals a second chance in life and helping them reunite with their families.
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AD Crown Prince, Iran President discuss regional issues in New Delhi
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UAE allocates $10 million for humanitarian response in Haiti
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AD Crown Prince, Modi discuss strengthening UAE-India ties
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss strengthening UAE-India ties, greater economic integration and new partnerships across key sectors.
