Mohammed bin Rashid pardons 1,249 prisoners ahead of 52nd UAE Union Day

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 1,249 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of the 52nd Union Day.

His Excellency 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 HH Sheikh Mohammed’s order.