President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 628 prisoners ahead of the UAE's 49th National Day celebrations.
The prisoners, who were sentenced for various crimes, will also have their debts and fines paid-off.
The move is aimed at easing the suffering of their families and giving the pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life.
UAE condemns Israeli settlers' call to bomb Al-Aqsa Mosque
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli settler organisations' call to bomb Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
First flight from Syria lands in Dubai marking resumption of service
A Syrian Airlines flight from Damascus landed in Dubai on Sunday, marking the resumption of regular operations between Syria and the UAE.
Dubai bank apologises to customers over transaction alerts sent in 'error'
Emirates NBD has issued an apology to its customers after several people took to social media to report unauthorised transaction alerts that allegedly wiped out their bank accounts.
Dubai gears up to launch trial of driverless taxis
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced it will begin the trial of 50 driverless taxis in the coming months, paving the way for the official roll-out of the autonomous service in 2026.
UAE mediates 'largest' prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine
The UAE has successfully mediated the exchange of 538 war captives between Russia and Ukraine, the largest exchange since the outbreak of the conflict.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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