Hundreds of prisoners will be freed in the run-up to Ramadan this year after a directive from President Sheikh Mohamed ordered their release.
He instructed that 735 inmates from correctional and penal facilities be allowed to walk free ahead of the holy month.
The President will also cover all fines and penalties imposed on the prisoners who had been sentenced to jail for a range of offences, Wam reported.
An amnesty is typically offered to hundreds of prisoners each year in keeping with the generous spirit of the holy month.
Last year, the Sheikh Mohamed pardoned 1,025 prisoners ahead of Ramadan.
On Friday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, issued a directive to free 691 inmates from prisons in Dubai.
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, followed suit with the release of 314 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions.
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, also ordered the reduction of sentences of 484 inmates in Sharjah.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, cut short the sentences of 368 inmates in the emirate.
Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, also ordered the release of 87 prisoners.
On Monday, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, ordered the release of a number of prisoners.
Pardon lists
The humanitarian gesture to release prisoners for Ramadan, also made during other religious festivals and national events, aims to reward those who have sought rehabilitation and release a burden from the shoulders of their families.
Proposed pardon lists comprising names of prisoners whose crimes are less serious, often involving financial offences, are prepared by jails in each emirate and shared with prosecutors.
Based on orders from the Attorney General in each emirate, the lists are revised and compared with the case files of each inmate before being finalised.
After being approved by the Attorney General, the list is then forwarded to the respective ruler’s court, where a decision is issued on their release.
Who could be eligible?
Those eligible for pardon must have served a portion of their sentence – a specific period is not dictated – demonstrated good conduct, have not been covered by previous pardon decisions and have participated in rehabilitation and reform programmes carried out by the correctional institutions.
Prisoners whose debts are not settled as part of their release must first clear any financial obligations.
If they are incapable of paying the sum, their cases will be shared with approved charities to help pay off their debts and help them return to their families.
Inmates who were sentenced to deportation after completing their terms will be deported after a pardon.
Watch: Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Indonesia marks Ramadan 2023
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What drives subscription retailing?
Once the domain of newspaper home deliveries, subscription model retailing has combined with e-commerce to permeate myriad products and services.
The concept has grown tremendously around the world and is forecast to thrive further, according to UnivDatos Market Insights’ report on recent and predicted trends in the sector.
The global subscription e-commerce market was valued at $13.2 billion (Dh48.5bn) in 2018. It is forecast to touch $478.2bn in 2025, and include the entertainment, fitness, food, cosmetics, baby care and fashion sectors.
The report says subscription-based services currently constitute “a small trend within e-commerce”. The US hosts almost 70 per cent of recurring plan firms, including leaders Dollar Shave Club, Hello Fresh and Netflix. Walmart and Sephora are among longer established retailers entering the space.
UnivDatos cites younger and affluent urbanites as prime subscription targets, with women currently the largest share of end-users.
That’s expected to remain unchanged until 2025, when women will represent a $246.6bn market share, owing to increasing numbers of start-ups targeting women.
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Mr Kandhari is legally authorised to conduct marriages in the gurdwara
He has officiated weddings of Sikhs and people of different faiths from Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Russia, the US and Canada
Father of two sons, grandfather of six
Plays golf once a week
Enjoys trying new holiday destinations with his wife and family
Walks for an hour every morning
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Loyola College, Chennai, India
2019 is a milestone because he completes 50 years in business
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The flights
There are various ways of getting to the southern Serengeti in Tanzania from the UAE. The exact route and airstrip depends on your overall trip itinerary and which camp you’re staying at.
Flydubai flies direct from Dubai to Kilimanjaro International Airport from Dh1,350 return, including taxes; this can be followed by a short flight from Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti with Coastal Aviation from about US$700 (Dh2,500) return, including taxes. Kenya Airways, Emirates and Etihad offer flights via Nairobi or Dar es Salaam.
