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UAE Pardons Egyptian Poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi

Egyptian dissident poet, who had been facing a 10-year prison term, was released after receiving a pardon in the United Arab Emirates, Al Jazeera reported.

5 Sep 2026, 10:22 AM · 1 min read · language: en
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The United Arab Emirates has pardoned Egyptian dissident poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, who had been facing a 10-year prison sentence, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

Al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian activist, had been detained in the UAE following an arrest warrant issued by the Arab Interior Ministers Council, Al Jazeera said.

Details regarding the specific charges against al-Qaradawi, the timeline of his detention, and the circumstances surrounding the pardon were not immediately available. Al Jazeera did not specify when the pardon was granted or whether al-Qaradawi has been released from custody.

Al-Qaradawi is known as a poet and has been described as a dissident figure. Further information about the case, including any official statements from UAE or Egyptian authorities, was not included in the available report.

This is a developing story and further details may emerge as more information becomes available.

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