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.
Dubai Airports: Over 1,140 flights facilitated in past 84 hours
Dubai Airports has announced on Friday that over 1,140 flights have been facilitated at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in the past 84 hours to help travellers return home.
UAE Attorney-General reminds residents not to share misleading videos
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has reminded the public against photographing incident sites or fallen debris from missile interceptions in the country, or sharing AI-generated images and videos, noting that violators face legal action.
Mohammed Al Sharqi visits Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, praises field teams
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has visited the field teams and defence personnel at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) on Friday.
RTA opens 2 bridges linking Al Asayel to Al Khail Road
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Friday opened two key bridges linking Al Asayel Street with Al Khail Road via Al Wasl Club Street.
