WAM Fujairah, Jul 21, 2012 (WAM)--H. H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Fujairah has ordered the release of 45 multinational prisoners from the Penal and Correctional Institution in Fujairah.

The amnesty covered those found eligible for amnesty, and had exhibited good conduct and behavior, while serving their jail terms.

Al Sharqi's gesture aims at bringing together the families and relatives to mark the advent of Holy Month of Ramadan.

Brig. Mohammed Ahmed bin Ghanem Al Ka'abi, General Commander of Fujairah Police thanked the Ruler of Fujairah for his kind gesture, hoping the humanitarian initiative would further motivate the released prisoners to be good citizens.

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