Dubai Police announce Eid Al Adha visiting hours for inmates
Dubai Police have announced special visiting hours for inmates during the Eid Al Adha holiday, with video conferencing made available to facilitate communication between inmates and their families.
The General Department of Punitive and Correctional Institutions confirmed that families of both male and female inmates, whether residing inside or outside the country, can connect with their loved ones virtually on the first and second days of Eid, from 8am to 12pm.
To access the service, families must submit a request through the Dubai Police smartphone app. Once approved, they will receive a text message with the call time and a link to initiate the video call, allowing for a smoother and more personal connection during the festive period.
'The video conferencing service has shown strong results since its introduction, helping maintain family ties, particularly for relatives who are unable to visit in person,' said Major General Marwan Abdul Karim Julfar, Director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Institutions.
He noted that the initiative reflects Dubai Police's commitment to providing a humane and supportive environment that takes into account the psychological and social needs of inmates. The service uses advanced technical infrastructure developed in cooperation with the General Department of Artificial Intelligence.
The initiative is part of a broader set of preparations by Dubai Police for the Eid Al Adha break, which also includes public safety campaigns and traffic advisories.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 963 inmates from correctional facilities across the country. He also pledged to settle the financial obligations tied to their sentences, offering a fresh start to those who have served their time.
Following this, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, ordered the release of 225 prisoners who demonstrated good conduct during their sentences.
In Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, also ordered the release of 439 inmates from the Sharjah Punitive and Correctional Institution, in line with the values of compassion and forgiveness that mark the Eid holiday.
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