UAE President Orders Release of 900 Indian Prisoners After PM Modi Meeting

• UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) ordered the release of over 900 Indian prisoners from UAE jails.
• The decision was made on humanitarian grounds, ahead of UAE's National Day, Eid Al Etihad, celebrated on December 2.
• The Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi has received the list of these prisoners' names.
• This development follows a recent 3-hour meeting between PM Modi and MBZ in Delhi, where they discussed energy, defense, and semiconductor agreements.
• The release signifies strong India-UAE relations and is seen as a message to Pakistan regarding India's importance as a partner.

Why It Matters: UAE President MBZ ordered the release of 900 Indian prisoners, highlighting strong India-UAE ties post-PM Modi's visit.