Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 734 prisoners at reform and punitive institutions in Dubai. The gesture was made to mark the start of Ramadan, which begins on Thursday, the state news agency Wam reported.
Dubai’s attorney general, Issam Al Humaidan, said public prosecution had begun the legal procedures to implement Sheikh Mohammed’s order, which is being carried out in collaboration with Dubai Police.
On Tuesday, also on the occasion of the holy month, President Sheikh Khalifa ordered the release of 879 prisoners and their debts to be settled.
Other rulers to follow suit include Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, the Ruler of Ajman, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Umm Al Quwain’s Ruler, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ras Al Khaimah’s Ruler.
The 119 prisoners released in Ajman had a history of good conduct while serving their jail terms, Wam reported.
Sheikh Humaid expressed his hope that the freed inmates would join their families soon and live the rest of their lives as good individuals.
Brig Ali Alwan, commander in-chief of Ajman Police, thanked the Ruler for his gesture and said that Sheikh Humaid’s pardons reflect the value of letting inmates learn lessons from their experience.
Prisoners in UAQ who face deportation will be sent back to their home countries.
In RAK, 220 prisoners were released as part of the Ruler’s initiatives.
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