The health authorities are offering all available treatment for free at public hospitals in the country
An inmate in Ras Al Khaimah held his son for the first time on Father's Day.
A photo of the inmate, carrying his eight-month old son who was born while he was serving his sentence, was shared by the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Police on a social media post.
“A warm family atmosphere was felt inside the penal institution,” noted the authorities who arranged for the visit of the wife and two other young daughters.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
The wife “expressed her thanks and gratitude to the leadership of RAK police, saying that their family was made complete for the first time,” noted the authorities.
Colonel Abdullah Al-Haymer, director of the management of the Penal and Reformative Foundation at RAK Police, said the initiative in celebration of World Father's Day was done “to strengthen family bonds and communication among family members.
According to psychologist Wafa bin Yaqoub, this initiative “creates a better psychological environment for the family and also relieves the psychological pressure placed on the inmates; particularly those who are serving long sentences.”
This isn't the first time authorities have facilitated reunions between inmates and their families. In January of this year, a young Arab woman got married inside a correctional facility in Dubai with her father — a prisoner — by her side. The bride had sought assistance from the Dubai Police to have her father with her on her special day.
Meanwhile, in July last year, the Dubai police flew down an inmate’s son and facilitated their reunion. The authorities arranged the surprise visit after noticing that the inmate would always draw his son’s pictures during group activities.
ALSO READ:
The health authorities are offering all available treatment for free at public hospitals in the country
In a social media post, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged its citizens to follow safety instructions issued by the authorities
The Indian ambassador to the UAE mourned the loss of 'a guide, a role model and a mentor' to the community
The gene therapy is among the world's most expensive life-saving treatments
Dubai's largest bank said it will also provide a physical stamp facility to its customers who request it
In response, Starmer affirmed his keenness to strengthen bilateral work with the UAE in various fields
As the third edition of the guide was launched, Dubai became home to 19 Michelin starred restaurants
Since most of these are flammable substances, when exposed to the Sun, they may cause a vehicle to catch on fire