H.H. Sheikh Mohammed pardons 672 prisoners

Monday, 29 November 2021 21:04

By ARN News Staff

As many as 672 prisoners in Dubai have been pardoned ahead of the UAE's 50th National Day.

Their release was ordered by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The humanitarian gesture is aimed at giving them an opportunity to start a new life and reintegrate into society.

Dubai Public Prosecution has started coordinating with Dubai Police to implement the directive.

. @HHShkMohd orders the release of 672 prisoners from #Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments ahead of the UAE's 50th National Day. pic.twitter.com/5GvL9k0FBh
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 29, 2021

More from UAE News

UAE, Arab states condemn US ambassador remarks on Israel

The UAE has joined other Arab countries and major regional organisations in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over occupied Arab territories, including the West Bank.
UAE aid convoys arrive in Gaza as part of ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’

The UAE has continued dispatching humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of its ongoing relief efforts to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering amid challenging humanitarian conditions.
Emirates, Etihad cancel New York flights as snowstorm hits eastern US

Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have cancelled and rescheduled several flights to and from New York, Newark and other US destinations, due to a severe snowstorm expected to impact the area.
Dubai Police block 232 drug websites, aid global arrests in drugs crackdown

Dubai Police say they blocked 232 websites promoting drugs and helped secure 24 arrests worldwide during the final quarter of 2025, highlighting an intensified campaign against narcotics and international trafficking networks.