Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a pardon for 1,856 prisoners ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The directive orders their release from correctional and punitive institutions in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed serves as the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates as well as the ruler of Dubai.

Dubai’s Attorney General, Chancellor Essam Issa Al-Humaidan, stated that the pardon reflects Sheikh Mohammed’s humanitarian outlook. He explained that the initiative aims to bring joy to the prisoners’ families and help the released individuals start a new life and reintegrate into society. The Dubai Public Prosecution has already begun coordinating with Dubai Police to implement the legal procedures for the release.

According to the report, such humanitarian gestures are undertaken annually by UAE rulers during Ramadan, carrying a positive message across society.