The Dar Al Ber Society has given Dh150,000 to clear a blood-money debt owed by a prisoner.
The inmate, from Pakistan, finished serving his sentence a year ago but remained in jail as he could not afford to pay the blood money, or diya.
The charity's gesture was yesterday praised by Maj Gen Mohammad Humaid Al Suwaidi, head of the general department of punitive and correctional establishments at Dubai Police.
He urged the public to help former inmates by embracing them as active members of society.
He said people keen to help prisoners who were unable to pay diya could send donations to Dar Al Ber.
Nujud Othman, head of the humanitarian care section, highlighted the importance of reintegrating inmates into society.
She said individuals, Government and private companies should all help inmates' families to get through their difficulties.
For more information on donating, visit www.daralber.ae
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