UAE President Grants Pardon to Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi

Sep 4, 2026

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Sep 4, 2026 09:30

UAE President pardons Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi

## Presidential Pardon

The President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has granted a pardon to Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi. This decision comes after Al Qaradawi was sentenced to a decade in prison and fined Dh200,000 for cybercrime offenses.

## Legal Background

Al Qaradawi was convicted by the Cybercrime Circuit of the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal on August 27, 2026. Following the conviction, the presidential pardon was issued on September 4, 2026, and necessary steps are being taken to implement it.

## About Al Qaradawi

Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi is an Egyptian poet and political activist, known for his opposition to former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. He gained prominence during Egypt's 2011 uprising and has been involved in various political campaigns, including those of Mohamed ElBaradei and Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh. His work often touches on political and social themes.

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