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Sharjah Ruler Grants Amnesty to 484 Prisoners Ahead of Ramadan

In a gesture of compassion and goodwill, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the esteemed Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a decree granting amnesty to 484 prisoners from various nationalities who were incarcerated in Sharjah’s correctional and punitive institutions. This act of clemency comes as a beacon of hope and mercy, timed perfectly with the approach of the sacred month of Ramadan.

Acknowledging the profound significance of this benevolent gesture, Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the community to the Ruler of Sharjah. He emphasized the noble intention behind this generous pardon, highlighting His Highness’ unwavering commitment to fostering familial bonds and spreading joy within the Sharjah community, particularly during these sacred and auspicious days.

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