The UAE’s President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of thousands of prisoners ahead of Ramadan.
The decision is set to benefit as many as 1,511 inmates in the country, serving various sentences.
Sheikh Khalifa has also pledged to settle their debts.
The initiative is aimed at giving them the chance to return to their families and start a new chapter in life.
Rainy weather to continue nationwide until Friday night
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says the UAE will remain under the influence of a rainy weather system until Friday night, driven by a main weather front over the far western regions, where scattered heavy rainfall has already been recorded.
Indian, Pakistani killed in falling debris incident in Abu Dhabi
Two people have died and three more injured after debris from a missile interception fell on Abu Dhabi's Sweihan street on Thursday.
Ras Al Khaimah declares remote work for government staff on Friday
Ras Al Khaimah’s Executive Council has declared remote working for all government employees on Friday, March 27, due to the unstable weather forecast across the country.
Dubai boosts rail safety with expanded inspections
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out more than 7,000 field visits and 11 inspection campaigns across the Dubai Metro and Tram right-of-way, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and protect rail infrastructure.
