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An Indian businessman in the United Arab has helped send home 3,700 prisoners from nations in UAE jails. They had finished their in prison but had no money to their debts or buy an air home. Firoz G. Merchant, 54, of a jewellery company, spent about $1,000,000 to the men. He plans to help 1,000 men later this year. Merchant said he only helps prisoners with debts.

Do-gooder Mr Merchant said the UAE economy in 2010 him. Thousands of builders their jobs and had many debts from , credit cards and rent. He said: "There were a lot of people bars….It opened my eyes that this is my ." He wanted them to go home for Ramadan because it is the month for . He said: "I want to put effort into these prisoners back...and with their families."

 
 

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