The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 988 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha.
This humanitarian gesture is aimed at giving the inmates an opportunity to rebuild their lives and return to their families.
The Rulers of the Emirates usually pardon prisoners to mark major religious occasions.
Eid Al Adha will begin on Wednesday, June 28.
UAE announces Eid Al Etihad holidays for federal sector
Federal government workers in the UAE will have three days off to mark the country's 55th Eid Al Etihad.
Fire breaks out at warehouse in Abu Dhabi's Al Mafraq area
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at a warehouse in the Al Mafraq area on Friday afternoon.
Dubai introduces child protection framework for private education sector
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced a child protection framework to tackle abuse, bullying and cyberbullying in private schools, early learning centres and higher education institutions.
14 dead, 30 injured in Fujairah traffic accident
Fourteen people have died and 30 others have been injured following a major traffic accident in Fujairah, according to an update from the UAE Ministry of Interior.
UAE President, Crown Prince of Bahrain discuss regional developments
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed ongoing efforts to address regional developments with Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, during his visit to the UAE.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed issues law defining Dubai Municipality's mandate
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law defining Dubai Municipality's mandate to build a future-ready city.
Sharjah reopens beaches to the public after tanker oil spill
Beaches in Sharjah have reopened to the public, with authorities confirming that an offshore oil spill involving a tanker in October has been contained.
8 arrested for Abu Dhabi hotel brawl; 2 more held for filming it
Abu Dhabi Police have arrested eight people for fighting at the entrance of a hotel in the Emirate, and two more for filming the brawl.
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