UAE Vice president orders release of 543 prisoners on Eid al Adha

WAM – UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered the release of 543 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of Eid al Adha.

Attorney-General of Dubai, Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan said that His Highness’s order to pardon the prisoners will bring happiness to their families, help the pardoned individuals get a fresh start in life and support them in reintegrating into the community.

Al Humaidan said that the order will have a positive impact on the community, as it will give the pardoned prisoners a chance to re-join their families and friends and begin a new chapter in their lives.

The Attorney General also said that the public prosecution has commenced the legal procedures to implement Sheikh Mohammed’s order.

Earlier the President, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahayan, has ordered the release of 803 prisoners ahead of the religious holiday of Eid Al Adha.

Also on Tuesday, 47 prisoners were released by the Fujairah Ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi.

And a further 305 were released from prison in Ras Al Khaimah by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. He will cover their financial costs and fines.

On Monday, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain also ordered the release of a number of prisoners from penal and correctional facilities in the emirate that showed good conduct.