Two Egyptians reunite with their families after 11 years apart in the penal and correctional institution in Ras Al Khaimah

The Punitive and Correctional Institution at the General Command of Ras Al Khaimah Police brought together the family of two inmates of Egyptian nationality after separating from their family for 11 years inside the Punitive and Correctional Institution, as part of the "Parents are Different" initiative launched by the institution to bring joy and pleasure to the inmates and their families, where the inmates were surprised by the presence of their families, where the meeting took place in an atmosphere filled with tears of joy after the long separation.
The Director of the Punitive and Correctional Institution in Ras Al Khaimah, Colonel Abdullah Al-Haimer, said that the initiative carried the meanings of humanity and mercy that characterize the UAE leadership, government and people, and came within the framework of the Foundation's keenness to celebrate the Gulf Inmate's Week, and that the measure of the two inmates with their families was an idea from the institution's psychologist, Wafa Abdul Rahman Yaqoub.
He added to Al Ain Al-Sahira magazine, which is issued by Ras Al Khaimah Police, that the idea of the initiative was based on bringing the families of the two inmates from their country and covering all expenses for a period of three days, as on the first day, the two families were received at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and taken to a hotel, and on the second day, one of the halls of the penal and correctional institution was equipped to be a place for the two families to meet with their two inmates.
He pointed out that the two inmates were not aware of the initiative, and that as soon as they entered the hall and watched their families, the tears of everyone in the hall were petrified as a result of the humanitarian gesture, as the two inmates ate lunch and dinner with their family members in a meeting that was the most beautiful for the inmates and their families, and on the third day, a lunch meeting was prepared with the inmates and their families before the two families were taken to Ras Al Khaimah Airport to return to their
homeland. Psychologist Wafaa Abdul Rahman Yaqoub said that the idea of the initiative relied on bringing joy and pleasure to the hearts of the two inmates who have not met their families since they entered the institution 11 years ago, and in light of the geographical distance in an attempt to alleviate the psychological pressure on the inmates, adding that the Punitive and Correctional Institution of Ras Al Khaimah Police provided all forms of support for this initiative, which achieved success.
"A.N.", the father of the inmate, "M.A.", expressed his joy to meet his son after a long wait and the pain of parting he lived for more than 11 years, and expressed his thanks to the UAE leadership and the General Command of Ras Al Khaimah Police for the humanitarian initiative that brought him together with the pleasure of his liver and relieved the feelings of pain that inhabited his heart over the past years because he did not expect that this initiative, which brought him together with his son, would take place.
The inmate "M.A." said that he was happy to meet his father and brother after long years and stay away from them because they live in his home country, and pointed out that he had a sense that something would happen, but what happened exceeded all expectations and brought joy and pleasure to his heart, which suffered from feelings of separation for many years in which hope and heartbreak and bitterness to move away from his
family and expressed "S.A." the mother of the inmate "A.H." and tears of joy flowing from her eyes for her thanks to all those in charge of the initiative that introduced the hope of the meeting She added that she lived one of the most beautiful moments of her life by meeting her son, and continued that the meeting cannot be reduced to words or vocabulary because she considered this meeting a difficult dream to achieve.
The inmate "A.H." pointed out that the feelings that swept him the moment he entered the equipped hall and watched his mother and brother are difficult to describe and were beyond his expectations, and expressed his gratitude and thanks to the administration of the Punitive and Correctional Institution in Ras Al Khaimah Police for the initiative that brought him together with his family, and eased the feelings of pain that he has been living for many years and he wished to meet his family.
Yasser Al-Halawani, Citizens Affairs Officer at the Egyptian Consulate in Dubai, stressed the depth and strength of the Emirati-Egyptian relations, which were embodied in this humanitarian initiative, which is not alien to the leadership and government of the UAE, which is always keen on human rights, and to provide a decent life for everyone who resides on its
land, and pointed out that the "Parents are Different" initiative brought joy and pleasure to the hearts of the inmates and their families and brought them together after years of absence that spanned more than 11 years.The efforts of the General Command of Ras Al Khaimah Police, represented by the Punitive and Correctional Institution, in launching these initiatives, which carry in their content the most beautiful human meanings.
Captain Fahad Heikal from the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Interior expressed his deep thanks and gratitude to the General Command of Ras Al Khaimah Police and to the Punitive and Salhia Institution for the initiative that reflects the value of the human being in the UAE, which is the focus of the wise leadership's attention, adding that inmates in penal and Salhia institutions in the UAE receive the highest levels of care and attention, and undergo educational, training and rehabilitation programs that help them integrate into society in the future.