An Emirati businessman has pledged a total of AED 633,778 (Php 8.3M) for the release of several prisoners in Dubai who got jailed due to huge debts.
The Dubai Police shared that the generous donation was given by Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem, CEO of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority (DMCC), during his recent visit at the Correctional and Punitive Institutions.
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Brigadier Marwan Abdul Kareem Julfar, Acting Director of the Correctional and Punitive Institutions, discussed enhancing mutual coordination and cooperation together with Bin Sulayem. He stated that the department continues to provide second chances for inmates to begin anew after rehabilitating and reflecting on their past actions.
“In this spirit, we are keen on strengthening social responsibility in coordination with charities and philanthropists to end the suffering of inmates and help them start again, improve their conditions, and solve their financial and social problems,” Brig. Julfar added.
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The acting director of the Correctional and Punitive Institutions at Dubai Police commended the generous contribution made by great individuals such as Mr Bin Sulayem to establish social solidarity and contribute to the development and social objectives of the UAE, and expressed hope that this initiative will be an inspiration for other organizations and individuals to be part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts.
