KHALEEJ TIMES, Saturday, Jul 17, 2021 | Zul Hijjah 7, 1442
Eid Al Adha in UAE: Rulers order release of 399 prisoners
Emirates:
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council
Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the release of 225 prisoners, who have
shown good conduct, from punitive and reformative institutions in Sharjah, on
the occasion of Eid Al Adha.
Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police,
expressed sincere thanks and deep appreciation for Sharjah Ruler’s humanitarian
gesture, which stems from Sheikh Sultan's keenness to bring happiness to their
families, help pardoned individuals to get a fresh start in life, and support
their reintegration into the community.
Ras Al Khaimah
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of
Ras Al Khaimah, also ordered the release of 174 prisoners serving various
sentences in Ras Al Khaimah, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
The decision reflects Sheikh Saud’s keenness to give these prisoners, who have
shown good conduct, a second chance at a new life, as well as to ease the burden
on their families.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah and
Chairman of the Judicial Council, called on relevant authorities to take all
necessary measures to process the release of the prisoners, in close
coordination with the Rak Police.
Counsellor Hassan Saeed Muhammed, Attorney General of the Emirate of Ras Al
Khaimah, acknowledged Sheikh Saud's gesture and said it reflects his commitment
to giving the pardoned prisoners a second chance to reintegrate into the
community, as well as to spread happiness among their families.
Umm Al Quwain
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler
of Umm Al Qaiwain, has also pardoned a number of prisoners, serving various jail
sentences in punitive and corrective institutions in the emirate, on the
occasion of Eid Al Adha.