More than 11,000 indebted inmates were released in Dubai.
According to Dubai Police, donations made by charities and philanthropists in 2019 helped pay off their debts.
Officials revealed that they received more than AED6.8 million from donators last year.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Kuwait FM
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments with Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
ADNOC confirms vessel targeted by missile in Strait of Hormuz
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has confirmed that one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday.
Dubai rider caught speeding at 290kmph, filming dangerous stunts
Dubai Police has summoned a rider and impounded his bike for a release fee of AED50,000 after he posted videos online of his dangerous stunts while speeding at 290kmph.
UAE strongly condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran
The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi attack on the Najran Region in Saudi Arabia.
UAE announces holiday to mark Prophet's birthday
The UAE has declared Friday, August 28, as a holiday for public and private sector workers to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
