Dubai-based Pakistani businessman offers free accommodation during Covid-19 crisis

A Dubai-based Indian businessman has come forward to offer free accommodation options those who have no roof over their head during these testing times.

Inspired by the ongoing efforts taken by the UAE leadership to take care of UAE residents, Ali Rao, CEO of Rao Holdings LLC in Dubai has come forward to offer free accommodation options to those who have lost their homes during these times.

Rao said he currently has a capacity of 100 accommodation options that he wishes to offer to those who cannot afford house rent so that they can have a proper place to live till things regularise for them to return to their respective countries.

The accommodation options are spread across Al Quoz, Jebel Ali and Muhaisnah areas of Dubai. Rao had also recently sheltered over 20 homeless labourers in Al Quoz area and wishes to reach out to more of those in need of housing.

Commenting on the initiative, Rao said, "The ongoing pandemic has hit everyone hard, especially those with no security to fall back on. The economic and income disparities have only increased in this time, with those dependent on daily wages being rendered homeless in massive numbers across the globe."

He added, "I felt heartbroken and if I would stand by and watch, I would feel very small as a human being, I won't be able to stand in front of the creator I thought to myself. These are some very difficult times for all of us."

Roy said, "But we can make it a bit bearable by doing the most that we can for those who need help. It was my basic instinct to be honest to offer them shelter. I am sure anyone would have done the same."