UAE Pres orders release of 963 prisoners ahead of Eid Al-Adha
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His Highness regularly orders pardons for prisoners on occasions such as Eid Al-Adha, with the aim of providing the released inmates with an opportunity to start a new life, contribute once again to their families and communities, and promote the values of forgiveness and compassion in society.
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