Dubai - The order comes a day after The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ordered the release of 977 prisoners on account of the holy month of Ramadan.
The Attorney-General of Dubai, Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, said that Sheikh Mohammed's order to pardon the prisoners will bring happiness to their families, help the pardoned individuals get a fresh start in life and support them in reintegrating into the community.
Al Humaidan said that the order will have a positive impact on the community, as it will give the pardoned prisoners a chance to re-join their families and friends and begin a new chapter in their lives.
The Attorney-General also said that the public prosecution has commenced the legal procedures to implement Sheikh Mohammed's order.
The order comes a day after The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ordered the release of 977 prisoners on account of the holy month of Ramadan.