AD Judicial Dept marks World Inmate Day
On this occasion, Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, emphasised that celebrating World Inmate Day reflects the Department's commitment to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, which aims to enhance the role of correctional facilities as platforms for personal development.
The official celebration at the Department's headquarters began with a documentary film showcasing real-life experiences of several inmates, highlighting their journeys within correctional centres and the success stories made possible by the integrated rehabilitation programmes, reflecting the impact these initiatives have had on rebuilding inmates' personalities and motivating positive change.
The event also featured a presentation of initiatives and projects launched since the beginning of 2025 in partnership with the Authority of Social Contributions – Ma'an and Hayat Post-Care Association. Key initiatives included the Digital Creative Studio, which provides training in advanced graphic design and video editing, as well as the support of a Fine Arts Centre and programming training courses aimed at equipping inmates with modern digital skills.
Rehabilitation programmes also included the implementation of a Quran Memorisation Programme that benefited over 500 male and female inmates, in addition to the launch of the "Travel Bag" project, which provides inmates with essential supplies to help them begin their new lives upon release.
The event further highlighted the contributions of the "Faraj Fund", which provided Dhs1.2 million in financial aid to secure the release of financially distressed inmates in the first half of the year. Moreover, Higher Colleges of Technology initiatives provided job-market training benefiting 70 inmates, while the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat organised religious lectures and Quran competitions for more than 600 inmates.
Prior to the main celebration, internal activities were held at Al Wathba and Al Ain correctional centres, including artistic and theatrical performances, cultural competitions, the honouring of graduates from the job readiness programme, and academically outstanding inmates. The programme also featured creative contributions and success stories from inmates, illustrating the positive transformation achieved through rehabilitation efforts.
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