His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday ordered the release of 874 inmates on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Attorney General of Dubai, Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, said that the order to pardon the prisoners will bring happiness to their families, and help the pardoned individuals get a fresh start in life and reintegrate into the community.
The Attorney General also said that the Public Prosecution has commenced the legal procedures in coordination with Dubai Police to implement Sheikh Mohammed's order.
The announcement comes after The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ordered the release of 1,511 prisoners serving various sentences in the UAE.
His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuami, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, has also ordered the release of 124 prisoners, while His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain has also ordered the release of a number of prisoners.
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