UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 870 prisoners ahead of the country's 50th National Day.
According to state news agency WAM, the move comes as part of the President's "keenness to give pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life and ease the suffering of their families".
The prisoners will also have their debts and fines paid off.
Dubai Media Office denies Reuters report on explosions
The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) has confirmed that a Reuters report about explosions in Downtown Dubai is false.
UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria over victims of orphanage fire
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Algeria following the fire at an orphanage that killed 11 people and injured 19 in east of its capital Algiers.
UAE President, Sultan of Oman review regional developments
The UAE and Oman have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties following a phone call between President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.
Ancient tomb uncovered in Al Ain Region
A cemetery dating back to the large Wadi Suq era and the Late Bronze Age (c. 2000-1300 BCE) has been uncovered in Al Ain Region, revealing new insights into the UAE’s history.
UAE streamlines higher education licensing under new national framework
The UAE is introducing a new national licensing system for higher education institutions to streamline regulation, strengthen governance and raise education standards.
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