Interior Minister Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, commended the pardon issued by President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to release 700 prisoners, on advent of the Holy month of Ramadan. "The pardon stems from humanitarian gesture of Sheikh Khalifa to allow prisoners open new page in life and join families in the blessed month of Ramadan. This is not new from Khalifa who is also known for his constant care about all members of community", he added. He wished for the released prisoners to rise above the occasion and begin new life, which ensures good and stable living for their families. – Emirates News Agency, WAM
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