UAE President Orders Release of 1,440 Inmates for Ramadan
The UAE President has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates nationwide and settled their financial obligations to mark the start of Ramadan.
20 Feb, 05:13 — 20 Feb, 07:00
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Charities fear millions in Ramadan giving will not reach crisis zones as UK Muslim groups ‘debanked’
Muslims donate four times more than the average adult in Britain but banking restrictions mean many humanitarian projects already affected by aid cuts will not get donations Buckets passed around mosques, fundraisers shared on WhatsApp groups and televised appeals will raise hundreds of millions of pounds for charity over the coming weeks of Ramadan. Much of the £2bn raised by British Muslims each year comes when giving surges during the holy month, but the full potential of that support – especially at a time of US, British and European government aid cuts – is being limited by challenges charities say they face in sending money abroad. Continue reading...
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Read full article →UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026
In a significant gesture marking Ramadan's start, the UAE President has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates nationwide, also settling their financial penalties. This humanitarian initiative aims to offer a fresh start and support families. Similar releases were announced in Ajman (134 inmates) and Fujairah (125 inmates), with Fujairah's selection based on good conduct.
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