The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates from correctional institutions across the country in observance of the beginning of Ramadan.
The directive, issued ahead of the holy month, also commits the UAE President to settling any financial obligations arising from the prisoners’ sentences – a measure that removes a barrier many inmates face upon release.
UAE President pardons 1,440 prisoners nationwide for Ramadan
Beyond the release itself, the order is designed to ease the hardship faced by the families of inmates and to support their stability.
The President’s office noted that the initiative aims to bring comfort to the loved ones of those affected during the occasion of Ramadan.
