Today: 8 October 2025
30 November 2021
1 min read

Sheikh Mohammed pardons 672 prisoners

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 672 prisoners from punitive and correctional establishments in Dubai, ahead of the UAE’s 50th National Day…reports Asian Lite News

On this occasion, the Attorney-General of Dubai, Essam Issa Al Humaidan, said that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s order to pardon the prisoners reflects his keenness to give the convicted inmates a chance to start a new life and alleviate their families’ hardship, as well as provide them the opportunity to reintegrate into society. He said the gesture also reflects one of the UAE’s key national values of tolerance.

Mohammed bin Rashid

Dubai Public Prosecution will immediately commence the legal procedures required to implement Sheikh Mohammed’s order.

Meanwhile, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has pardoned 237 prisoners from Punitive and Correctional Institution in Sharjah ahead of UAE’s 50th National Day. The pardoned inmates have met all conditions of pardon.

ALSO READ: UAE Prez pardons 870 prisoners

On this occasion, Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, appreciated the Ruler’s generous gesture which reflects his keenness to keep family cohesion and maintain its stability.

Previous Story

Pak rupee takes another nose dive

Next Story

Musk urges staff to reduce delivery cost

Latest from Arab News

India, Qatar Strengthen Trade Ties

Goyal expressed optimism about the growing economic engagement between the two countries, stating, “Glad to meet Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed….reports Asian Lite News Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met

OCTOBER 7: Stop the Violence Now, Says Guterres

Guterres recalled that “the attackers brutally killed more than 1,250 Israelis and foreign nationals….reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged an immediate halt to the violence in Gaza, Israel, and

Piyush Goyal Heads to Doha for Trade Talks

During the visit, both sides are expected to discuss the proposed India–Qatar Free Trade Agreement (FTA)….reports Asian Lite News Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will travel to Doha, Qatar, on
Go toTop

Don't Miss

SEF 2024 Set to Ignite Entrepreneurial Spirit

Spanning nine specialised areas, it focuses on key sectors such

Al Ansari Exchange reports hike in foreign transactions in first 10 days of Expo 2020

Al Ansari Exchange sees a surge in non-resident transactions in