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UAE leaders pardon 2,592 prisoners ahead of Ramzan

UAE leaders pardon 2,592 prisoners ahead of Ramzan

The Siasat Daily 2 years ago

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have pardoned 2,592 prisoners ahead of the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024.

This humanitarian gesture will give inmates of correctional and penal institutions in the UAE, a second chance at life.

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On Thursday, March 7, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ordered the release of 735 prisoners.

Sheikh Mohamed will also cover all fines and penalties imposed on the prisoners who had been sentenced to jail for a range of offences, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

On Friday, March 8, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, ordered the release of 314 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions in Ajman.

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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 691 prisoners of different nationalities.

Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has ordered the release of 484 prisoners from the punitive and correctional institution.

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, ordered the release of 368 prisoners.

The inmates of various nationalities were selected based on good conduct and behaviour.

It is common practice for the rulers of the Emirates to pardon prisoners during important Islamic occasions.

In 2023, UAE leaders pardoned 3,400 prisoners ahead of Ramzan on the occasion of the 52nd National Day.


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