Sheikh Mohammed orders release of 836 inmates on occasion of Eid Al Adha
- Last updated: May 21, 2026 | 15:33
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has ordered the release of 836 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai's correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai, said that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's order to pardon the prisoners reflects his keenness to bring happiness to their families and give them an opportunity to start a new life and reintegrate themselves into society.
Al Humaidan further said Dubai Public Prosecution, in collaboration with Dubai Police, has commenced the legal procedures to implement His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's order.
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