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.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praises return to in-person learning in KHDA visit
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, praised the flexibility of the education system in the United Arab Emirates following the return to in-person learning during a visit to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) on Wednesday.
UAE, Netherlands discuss regional developments and stability
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Tom Berendsen on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi inspects schools to ensure compliance with safety protocols
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