Sharjah’s Ruler Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi has ordered the release of 108 prisoners on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
The prisoners were released from punitive and reformative institutions in Sharjah on consideration for good conduct, officials said.
Major general Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, commander in chief of Sharjah Police, expressed his appreciation for the humanitarian gesture to pardon the inmates.
The move is aimed at bringing “happiness to the inmates’ families, assist the pardoned individuals to get a fresh start in life, and support them in reintegrating into the community”, he added.