Ramadan in UAE: Homeless woman in Dubai finds hope during holy month after living in car for 4 years

Long-time Dubai resident, Priya Mani, who has been homeless and living in a car for four years, couldn’t be more thankful to her benefactor and the Indian Consulate who helped her in myriad ways.

Speaking to Khaleej Times, she says “Jasbir Bassi a businesswoman in Dubai has been an absolute angel. It’s truly a miracle. She was a complete stranger to me but despite that, she offered to clear all my financial dues. She didn’t judge me and agreed to pay all my dues. She paid my Dh32,000 Dewa bills, Dh50,000 to my landlord and she even offered me a job.”

Priya adds, “The Indian Consulate Dubai has also played a crucial role in alleviating my situation. People from the Consulate, especially Vinay Chaudhary helped me in many different ways. They tried addressing the issue in several ways and have been by my side all along ever since I approached them.”

Determined to seek help, Priya contacted the Indian Consulate, which promptly took action on her case by coordinating with her former villa’s landlord to negotiate a settlement for the outstanding rent.

During Ramadan, several benevolent individuals came forward to settle her remaining debts, including an outstanding balance with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa).

Meanwhile, The Consulate extends its heartfelt appreciation to Vinay Chaudhary, Aneesh Vijayan, and Jasbir Bassi for their compassionate support in resolving Priya’s situation. The unity and generosity demonstrated during her time of need exemplify the strong bonds within the Indian community in the UAE.