His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has ordered the release of 219 prisoners.
It comes ahead of the UAE's 49th National Day celebrations.
Sheikh Saud's directive is aimed at giving the inmates a second chance in life and helping them return to their families.
The release order will be implemented by the Attorney-General of Ras Al Khaimah in coordination with Ras Al Khaimah Police.
Dubai announces Eid Al Adha break for private schools
Dubai's private schools will get a nine-day break after Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced that Eid Al Adha holidays will begin on Monday, May 25, and end on Friday, May 29.
UAE approves innovative drug to treat uncontrolled blood pressure
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved Baxfendy to treat hypertension in patients who are unable to adequately control blood pressure levels through traditional medications.
UAE condemns hijacking of oil tanker, kidnapping of Egyptian sailors
The UAE has strongly condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker that was taken from the Yemeni coast to Somalia's territorial waters with several Egyptian sailors on board.
UAE, Ukraine Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in economic and development sectors.
Dubai's bus-on-demand service expands to four new areas
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to four new areas — Al Qusais, Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Warqa’a and Dubai Investments Park.
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