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UAE President pardons 628 prisoners

Agencies | Abu Dhabi

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UAE President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered the release of 628 prisoners ahead of the 49th National Day celebrations.

The move comes as part of President Khalifa’s keenness to give pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life and ease the suffering of their families.

The prisoners – sentenced for various crimes – will also have their debts and fines paid-off.