Sharjah and Fujairah Rulers pardon 551 inmates ahead of Eid al-Adha
The Rulers of Sharjah and Fujairah on Tuesday ordered the release of a combined number of 551 inmates ahead of Eid al-Adha.
H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, ordered the release of 112 prisoners, while H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, pardoned 439 inmates.
Those selected reportedly displayed good conduct and behaviour.
The pardons announcements came shortly after President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the release of 963 prisoners across the country.
The release of prisoners are reportedly intended to be goodwill gestures by the Rulers of the UAE, often conducted during religious holidays.
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