Khaleej Times, Thursday, Dec 01, 2022 | Jamadi Al Awwal 7, 1444
UAQ Ruler pardons prisoners ahead of UAE National Day celebrations
Emirates:
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler
of Umm Al Qaiwain, has ordered the release of a number of prisoners, serving
various jail sentences in punitive and corrective institutions in the emirate,
ahead of the UAE's 51st Union Day.
All the pardoned prisoners demonstrated good conduct during their sentences.
Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain expressed his best wishes to the prisoners and his hopes
that they will use this opportunity to integrate positively back into society.
This step comes as part of Sheikh Saud’s efforts to allow pardoned inmates to
start a new life and bring about joy to their families.