Abu Dhabi, June 4 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have ordered the release of 3,135 prisoners from correctional facilities in the country ahead of the Eid Al Adha festival.

This humanitarian gesture offers prisoners in UAE penal institutions a second chance at life and aims to bring joy to their loved ones during this sacred month.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ordered the release of 963 prisoners.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has authorised the release of 985 prisoners.

Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the release of 439 prisoners from correctional institutions.

Sheikh ...