UAE President, Ajman Ruler pardon prisoners ahead of 50th National Day

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 870 prisoners ahead of the country’s 50th National Day.

The move is part of the President’s keenness to accord pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life, official news agency WAM reported.

The prisoners – sentenced for various crimes – will also have their debts and fines paid-off.

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Meanwhile, in a similar move, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, also issued the release order of 43 prisoners.

All the pardoned prisoners demonstrated good conduct during their sentences.