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.
UAE condemns Houthi missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
The UAE on Sunday strongly condemned attempts by Yemen’s Houthis to target several areas in Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles.
E611 lanes and Al Maktoum Airport tunnel to close for daytime testing
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UAE, Benin Presidents discuss development cooperation
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to make official visit to Canada on Monday
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will travel to Canada on Monday for an official visit.
