Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release on July 7, 2026, stating that the Government of the United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to 111 Nepali nationals. MoFA described the pardon as a sign of deepening friendship between the two countries.
No further details on the identities of those pardoned or the nature of their offences were included in the official release. The announcement follows ongoing diplomatic engagement between Nepal and Gulf countries, where a significant number of Nepali migrant workers are employed.