Muscat – Sultan Qaboos has today issued a royal pardon releasing 174 prisoners who are convicted in various court cases.
The royal pardon marks the advent of Eid Al-Adha, which falls on Tuesday, said the Royal Oman Police (ROP) in a statement issued today.
The royal pardon benefits 100 expatriates and 74 Omani natonals who served part of their jail terms.