His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has issued a pardon for 328 prison inmates on the occasion of the Prophet's birthday.

"His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, granted his special supreme pardon to a group of prison inmates convicted in various cases," Oman News Agency (ONA) said in a statement.

An official source at the Royal Oman Police stated that those who were honoured with the royal pardon amounted to 328 inmates, including 107 foreign inmates.

The pardon by His Majesty the Supreme Commander coincides with the occasion of the Prophet's birthday, 1443 AH.

SOURCE   TIMESOFOMAN