05-04-2025
Dubai inmates receive over Dh7.6 million in financial aid during 2024
As part of its ongoing commitment to support the wellbeing of inmates, Dubai Police announced that humanitarian aid worth Dh7.6 million was provided to male and female inmates in correctional facilities during 2024.
The aid amounting to Dh7,639,626 aims to offer both social and moral support to the prisoners serving sentences.
Major General Marwan Abdul Karim Julfar, director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Institutions, highlighted that the initiative aligns Dubai Police's broader reform and rehabilitation strategy.
This approach focuses on helping inmates rebuild their lives, preparing them for reintegration into society, and promoting values of solidarity and social cohesion within the community.
He also commended the vital contributions of civil society organisations, private sector partners, and individual philanthropists, who continuously support these efforts. Their generosity helps ease the burden on inmates, boosts morale, and encourages positive behavioural change.
Captain Habib Hussein Mohammed Al Zarouni, head of the Humanitarian Care Department, elaborated on the range of assistance provided. The aid supports a variety of needs, including the settlement of rent debts, financial help for inmate release, support for families, payment of bail, medical assistance, travel expenses, education costs, and other humanitarian initiatives.
In addition to financial support, Dubai Police continues to implement programs that enhance the quality of life within correctional facilities. These include educational and vocational training aimed at equipping inmates with the skills needed for employment after release. Such efforts are part of a comprehensive strategy to create a rehabilitative environment focused on both psychological well-being and practical readiness for life beyond prison.
