Ras Al Khaimah has begun electronic tagging of low-risk prisoners.
It is part of recent amendments to the Law of Criminal Procedures, state news agency WAM reported.
The move is aimed at integrating prisoners back into society, while allowing authorities to track them effectively.
This comes as more than 130 convicts in Abu Dhabi were fitted with electronic tagging devices as an alternative to imprisonment.
UAE President, VPs send New Year greetings to world leaders
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent New Year greetings for 2026 to Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of countries around the world, wishing them continued health and prosperity for their nations.
UAE aid ship for Gaza reaches Egypt
A UAE humanitarian ship carrying more than 7,300 tonnes of aid for Gaza has arrived at Al Arish Port in Egypt, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, officials said on Wednesday.
UAE raises private-sector minimum wage for Emiratis to AED6,000
The UAE has announced an increase in the minimum wage for Emiratis working in the private sector, raising it to AED6,000 per month from January 1.
Dubai fully prepared for massive New Year’s Eve celebrations
Dubai is gearing up to welcome 2026 with one of its biggest New Year celebrations yet. Fireworks will take place at 40 locations across the emirate, with 48 separate displays lighting up the skyline.
UAE fuel prices to drop in January
Motorists in the UAE will be paying less for fuel in January, 2026, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Wednesday.
62-minute fireworks, 6,500 drones to light up Sheikh Zayed Festival
Sheikh Zayed Festival is gearing up to host one of the biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations in the UAE and the wider region, taking place at Abu Dhabi's Al Wathba.
Abu Dhabi's new HR law prioritises merit, performance
Abu Dhabi Government has approved a comprehensive human resources legislation aimed at modernising public sector employment and strengthening merit-based advancement across its workforce of more than 25,000.
Dubai NYE: Road closures, traffic plan announced
Dubai authorities say they are fully prepared to deliver a safe, world-class New Year’s Eve celebration across the emirate.
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