The UAE pardoned Egyptian activist and dissident poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, who had faced up to 10 years in prison. He had been held after an arrest warrant was issued by the Arab Interior Ministers Council.
WHO:UAE
WHAT:Pardoned Egyptian dissident-poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi facing a 10-year prison term.
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:United Arab Emirates
WHY:He was pardoned after being held on the basis of an arrest warrant issued by the Arab Interior Ministers Council.
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