UAE leaders pardon 4,700 prisoners to mark holy month of Ramzan

UAE leaders have granted pardons to 4,700 prisoners to mark the holy month of Ramzan. Gulf countries often order the release of prisoners on such special Islamic occasions.

In Dubai, Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has pardoned 1,856 prisoners of various nationalities. In Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al



Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates.

In addition to the pardons, the UAE President will settle all financial obligations arising from the prisoners’ sentences. Similarly, 738 prisoners were released in Sharjah, 407 in Ras Al Khaimah, 135 in Ajman and 125 in Fujairah