UAE President pardons 1,440 prisoners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 16:24

By ARN News Staff

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates from correctional institutions across the country at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

His Highness has also undertaken to settle any financial obligations arising from the prisoners’ sentences.

The initiative reflects the UAE President’s commitment to offering inmates an opportunity to make a fresh start, while also easing the hardship faced by their families, supporting their stability, and bringing comfort to their loved ones.

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