President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday ordered the release of 963 inmates ahead of Eid Al Adha.
His Highness also pledged to settle any financial obligations incurred as part of the inmates’ sentences in a gesture of goodwill marking the holy occasion.
The President's initiative aims to give the released inmates a chance to "start a new life, strengthen family ties, and instill the values of forgiveness and compassion in society".
Sheikh Mohamed earlier ordered the release of 1,295 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE ahead of Ramadan this year.

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