UAE VP orders 129 inmates' release

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered the release of 129 prisoners of various nationalities from punitive and corrective institutions in Dubai on the UAE’s 44th National Day.

Dubai Attorney General Essam Al Humaidan said that the humanitarian gesture reflects His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s keenness to give the prisoners the opportunity to follow the right path and start a new life with their families, according to UAE News Agency (WAM).
He further said that the pardon will have a positive impact on the families of the pardoned prisoners who will have the opportunity to reintegrate into society.

Attorney General Al Humaidan affirmed that Sheikh Mohammed's orders will be carried out immediately. He added that the Public Prosecution has started coordination with Dubai Police to implement the orders, WAM reported.