UAE President Pardons Zamalek Players Amidst Diplomatic Gesture

The UAE President pardoned Zamalek players Mostafa Shalaby and Nabil Emad, and sporting director Abdel Wahed El Sayed, who had been sentenced to a month in prison after an altercation at a football match. This move underscores strong diplomatic ties between the UAE and Egypt.

The United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued pardons for Zamalek players Mostafa Shalaby and Nabil Emad, alongside the club's sporting director, Abdel Wahed El Sayed. This follows their one-month prison sentence for a scuffle in the UAE.

The sentences were initially handed down by the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court amid an incident during the Egyptian Super Cup semi-final at Al Nahyan Stadium. The men were also fined 200,000 dirhams for the altercation.

The pardon signifies the robust diplomatic relations between the Emirates and Egypt, as emphasized by a statement from the Emirates News Agency (WAM) and comments from the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports about resolving the issue promptly.

(With inputs from agencies.)