Looks like the Year of Tolerance has extended into 2020 as well! An Emirati businessman is doing his bit to make the New Year meaningful. Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem has donated AED 506,053 to free prisoners in Dubai. The prisoners would not have been able to afford the huge sum, if not for Sultan’s noble deed. What a kind gesture!
What’s It?
Emirati businessman generously donated towards a noble cause. Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem has donated AED 506,053 to free prisoners in the Dubai. Brigadier Marwan Abdul Kareem Julfar, Acting Director of the Correctional and Punitive Institutions at Dubai Police, said that the money will help pay the debts of the prisoners to free them. The prisoners would not have been able to afford the huge sum otherwise.
“I hope that this initiative will be an inspiration for other organisations and individuals to be part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts,” he added.
Meanwhile, Dubai police shared the news and people showered their love on social media. Take a look!
What Else?
And this is not the first time an Emirati businessman is doing such a noble deed. Earlier, Firoz Merchant, founder and chairman of retailer Pure Gold Group paid off AED 1 million to free 700 prisoners in the UAE.
The businessman released prisoners from 30 different countries including Afghanistan, Iraq, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia and Thailand. This gave the prisoners another chance and and return to their home country. The noble deed is a part of Forgotten Society- a programme he founded in 2008. “The UAE is home to people of various cultures and religions, and the country has given hope and second chances to many,” said Mr Merchant.
Mr Merchant was also among the few expats to receive permanent residency earlier this year.