Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. ARCHIVE

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered the release of 650 prisoners after granting them pardon on Thursday (June 22). The Ruler of Dubai granted pardon to the inmates of punitive and correctional institutions in Dubai on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. These inmates hail from various countries and have been sentenced in various cases. The pardon allows released prisoners to rethink their future and positively contribute to the service of their families and communities in order to lead successful social and professional lives. On Thursday, the Ruler of Umm Al Quwain also granted royal pardon to a number of prisoners. On Wednesday, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the release of 988 inmates from correctional facilities. ICA/Expat Media
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