Firoz Merchant, philanthropist and founder and chairman of Pure Gold Group has received a 10-year UAE visa.
Merchant, well known for his ongoing philanthropic deeds in helping to free insolvent inmates from prison, received the long-term residency from Maj Gen. Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, director general of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, as well as Col. Dr Omar Ali Saeed Al Shamsi, assistant director General for Entry and Residency permits and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Malallah, acting deputy assistant of the director general for entry and residency permits.
“I would like to express my warm gratitude to the Government of the UAE for introducing the permanent residence initiative,” Merchant said.
“Permanent residential permit will boost more confidence and loyalty in investors residing in UAE. It is a lifetime permit for residents to respect the law and work with ethics.
“UAE is the university of the universe and one of the greatest and most beautiful countries in the world. UAE provides world class safety, security, education and great heath care facilities to its residents to live a valuable life.”