Apr 02, 2012
A day in the life of an inmate at the Dubai Female Prison starts with a 5.30am wake-up call. Read Article A prisoner's typical day
Apr 02, 2012
According to the law, female prisoners are allowed custody of their children up to the age of two. However, Dubai Police make exceptions for some of the children, for various reasons. Read Article Children brought up in women's prisons
Feb 06, 2012
Indian diplomats will soon compile a list of UAE prisoners who can serve the remainder of their sentences in their homeland. Read Article List of most wanted for prisoner swap
Nov 25, 2011
The UAE and India have signed an agreement that will allow expatriate prisoners from both countries to serve time in their homeland. Read Article Swap agreement signing 'humane move for Indians in UAE prisons'
Nov 24, 2011
Inmates at Ras Al Khaimah Central Prison are encouraged to paint, carve and unleash their creative sides. Read Article New kind of brush with the law
Nov 24, 2011
Indian women convicted of prostitution in the Emirates say they do not want to serve their remaining time in their homeland because it will bring shame on their families. Read Article Prisoner swap deal brings shame for some
Oct 27, 2011
Most, but not all, of the 1,200 Indian inmates here are keen on the rumoured prisoner exchange treaty between their homeland and the UAE. Read Article Prisoners hope for jail time at home
Oct 25, 2011
The UAE and Pakistan are very close to completing an agreement that would allow Pakistani prisoners in the Emirates finish their prison terms in their homeland, according to Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE. Read Article Agreement to transfer Pakistani prisoners home nearly complete
Oct 25, 2011
About 20 detainees, mostly Emiratis, complained about a recent rule banning deliveries from an outside catering company. Read Article Bur Dubai inmates riot over ban on takeaway food and cigarettes
Oct 18, 2011
A Dh7.5 million government welfare fund may be used to free Indian women prisoners from jail and to help expatriates who find themselves in financial distress. Read Article India's expats to get Dh7.5m safety net for jail release
