Umm Al Qaiwain: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has ordered the release of a number of prisoners, who have demonstrated good conduct during their sentences in punitive and corrective institutions in the Emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain, on the occasion of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla expressed that this noble gesture aims to provide the pardoned individuals an opportunity to reintegrate into society effectively. By doing so, it also seeks to alleviate the suffering of their families who have been impacted by the incarceration of their loved ones.
The decision reflects a broader tradition of mercy and compassion associated with significant cultural and religious occasions in the region. The initiative is seen not only as a means of encouraging good behavior within correctional facilities but also as a step towards community healing and cohesion.
This act of clemency is part of a wider e
ffort by the leadership of Umm Al Qaiwain to promote values of forgiveness and societal harmony. It underscores the importance of second chances and the belief in the potential of individuals to contribute positively to their communities after serving their sentences.