UAE President orders release of 735 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

Prisoners sentenced to jail for a variety of offences

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Khitam Al Amir, Chief News Editor
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Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the release of 735 prisoners from correctional and penal facilities, ahead of the start of Ramadan.

Sheikh Mohamed will also personally cover all fines and penalties imposed on the inmates, sentenced to jail terms for a variety of offences.

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