Fujairah ruler pardons 45 prisoners to mark Ramadan

Member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi has ordered the release of 45 multinational prisoners from the Penal and Correctional Institution in Fujairah. The amnesty covered those found eligible for amnesty, and had exhibited good conduct and behavior, while serving their jail terms, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The gesture aims at bringing together the families and relatives to mark the advent of Holy Month of Ramadan. Brig. Mohammed Ahmed bin Ghanem Al Ka'abi, General Commander of Fujairah Police thanked the Ruler of Fujairah for his kind gesture, hoping the humanitarian initiative would further motivate the released prisoners to be good citizens.