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Sheikh Khalifa orders release of 803 inmates on Eid Al Adha

Under the directives of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 803 prisoners will be freed from the bars in time for Eid Al Adha holidays.

HH Sheikh Khalifa has ordered the release of 803 prisoners, who have been sent to jail for different offenses.

The President also vowed to clear the financial obligations of the released prisoners, as part of the government’s efforts to alleviate the suffering of inmates’ families.

The pardon could also allow them to start a new life.

Earlier this year, His Highness also ordered the release of 977 prisoners, who were charged with various criminal cases.

The release of prisoners reflect the initiatives in line with the declaration of 2017 as the Year of Giving, which aims to promote the culture of giving back to community and boost loyalty to the country.

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