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Ras Al Khaimah Crown Prince orders release of 80 prisoners
Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ras Al Khaimah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler, has ordered the release of 80 prisoners from various jails in the emirate on the 60th accession anniversary of His Highness Shaikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
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- Published: 14:14 February 12, 2009
Ras Al Khaimah: Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ras Al Khaimah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler, has ordered the release of 80 prisoners from various jails in the emirate on the 60th accession anniversary of His Highness Shaikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
The freed prisoners were selected based on their good conduct and their fines have been waived.
Ahmad Mohammad Al Khateri, head of the RAK Courts Department, thanked RAK Crown Prince for his humane gesture, adding that Shaikh Saud was keen on family integration. He also wished the RAK Ruler.
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