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World - / Feb 24, 2026 - Firoz Merchant: UAE-based Indian Philanthropist who has helped release over 20,000 prisoners - Dubai-based Indian businessman Firoz Merchant is expanding his philanthropic efforts beyond releasing insolvent inmates during Ramadan. His initiative now includes direct financial support for cancer patients struggling with medical costs, reflecting a broader humanitarian approach to social welfare in the UAE.

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