Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on July 7, 2026, expressing gratitude to the government of the United Arab Emirates for granting a royal pardon to 111 Nepali inmates held in UAE prisons. The pardon was announced on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
MoFA described the gesture as a reflection of the deepening friendship and cordial relations between Nepal and the UAE. No further details on the identities or offenses of those pardoned were provided in the statement.