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UAE president pardons more than 1,000 inmates ahead of Ramadan

The annual pardoning of inmates is aimed at building family ties. (FILE/WAM)
The annual pardoning of inmates is aimed at building family ties. (FILE/WAM)
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21 Mar 2023 08:03:57 GMT9
21 Mar 2023 08:03:57 GMT9

Arab News

ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,025 prisoners serving various sentences in the UAE, ahead of Ramadan, state news agency WAM reported.

Sheikh Mohamed’s annual pardon ahead of Ramadan aims to “enhance family cohesion”, the report explained, adding that it created a happier environment for the wives and children of those released as well as enabling them to pursue successful social and professional lives in the future.

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