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UAE President pardons 662 inmates

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 662 inmates- serving various sentences - ahead of the UAE's 48th National Day. HH Shaikh Khalifa also pledged to settle the financial obligations of the released prisoners, Emirates\' News Ag

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Published 27 November 2019, 8:00 · Updated 12:14

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UAE President pardons 662 inmates

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 662 inmates- serving various sentences - ahead of the UAE’s 48th National Day.

HH Shaikh Khalifa also pledged to settle the financial obligations of the released prisoners, Emirates\' News Agency (WAM) reported.

The pardon comes within the framework of keenness of the UAE President to give the inmates a chance to start a new life, and alleviate the suffering of their families.

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