Archive · 23 Jan 2026
UAE Releases 900+ Indian Prisoners for Eid Celebrations
The UAE has decided to release over 900 Indian prisoners as a kind gesture for their Eid Al Etihad celebrations.
This happens on 2 December, which is their National Day.
The UAE's president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ordered this release.
The UAE will also pay any fines or compensation that these prisoners owe.
This helps the prisoners and their families start fresh without the burden of debt.
Officials say this shows the UAE's commitment to helping people.
The UAE President recently visited India, where they discussed regional and global issues and signed a Letter of Intent towards a Strategic Defence Partnership.
UAE to release over 900 Indian prisoners as part of a humanitarian initiative.
Release ordered by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Initiative announced ahead of UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations on 2 December 2025.
UAE will cover financial penalties for the released inmates.
Decision aims to support reintegration and ease family burdens.
- Who
- Over 900 Indian nationals and UAE leadership
- What
- Release of prisoners and coverage of financial penalties
- When
- Late November 2025, ahead of Eid Al Etihad
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Why
- Humanitarian directive for Eid Al Etihad celebrations
- Number of Indian prisoners released
- Over 900
- Initiative announced
- Late November 2025
- UAE National Day
- 2 December 2025
- Financial penalties covered
- Yes, by UAE leadership
- UAE President
- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Total inmates released
- 2,937
- UAE President's visit to India
- November 2025
