UAE emirate frees 21 prisoners

22nd October 2012 09:55 PM

Dubai, Oct 22 (IANS/WAM) The UAE emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain has ordered the release of 21 prisoners as a goodwill gesture on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha Thursday.

The ruler of the emirate, Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla ordered their release Monday.

The prisoners will be able to join their families in Eid celebrations.

 

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