President Sheikh Mohamed Al Zahyan and his deputies in the Federal Supreme Council have issued pardons to prisoners on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. In total, more than 2,600 prisoners will walk free.
On Wednesday, Sheikh Mohamed ordered 988 prisoners to be set free. The “festival of the sacrifice” known as Eid Al Adha is on June 28th. It takes place in the 12th and last month of the Islamic calendar, Dhu Al Hijja, which started on Monday.
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Vice President and the Prime Minister, ordered the release of 650 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments.
Attorney General of Dubai, Chancellor Essam Issa Al-Humaidan said that the order to pardon the prisoners reflects Sheikh Mohammed’s keenness to bring happiness to their families and give them an opportunity to start a new life and reintegrate themselves into society.
Al-Humaidan further said Dubai Public Prosecution, in collaboration with Dubai Police, has commenced the legal procedures to implement the order.
Sharjah ruler follows suit
Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, issued an order mandating the release of 390 prisoners from Sharjah, shows their intention to provide happiness to the prisoners’ families. The chance to start over will help in their reintegration into society.
The majority of prisoners who are released often have only committed minor offences or financial crimes or maintained their behaviour well throughout their sentences.
The decision of releasing those who were convicted shows their intention to provide happiness to their families, give them a chance to start over, and help in their reintegration into society.
The majority of prisoners who are released often have only committed minor offences or financial crimes or maintained their behavior well throughout their sentences. Each year, Sheikh Mohamed grants pardons because of the generous spirit of the Eid festival. The President had also ordered the release of 1,025 prisoners before the holy month of Ramadan.