The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,138 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Sheikh Mohamed will also settle the fines and penalties imposed on these inmates, who have been serving jail terms for various offences.
The humanitarian gesture is aimed at giving the individuals an opportunity to start a new life and bringing joy to their families.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan arrives in Baku for Azerbaijan's Victory Day celebrations
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has landed in Baku to attend Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations.
UAE sends team to support quake-affected northern Afghanistan
A team from the UAE has departed for Afghanistan to provide logistical and relief support to the quake-hit northern region.
UAE President, Prime Minister of Montenegro hold bilateral talks
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajić, have explored ways to strengthen bilateral ties across key sectors during talks held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.
UAE takes key role at UNESCO General Conference
The UAE has been elected Vice President of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, currently taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
