- Friday, April 19, 2024
By: Shubham Ghosh
NOTED Dubai-based businessman and philanthropist Bharat J Mehra has been awarded the United Arab Emirates’ coveted 10-year Golden Visa for his humanitarian activities. In the past, Indian actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Mohanlal, Mammootty and others have also received this award. Among foreign recipients are sportspersons Cristiano Ronaldo (football), Novac Djokovic (tennis) and others.
Mehra, who founded the Bharat Mehra Strategies DMCC to provide strategic and business development consultancy to corporates in India as well as in the Middle East region, is the chairman of Radha Meera Trust, which is supported by Ajay Piramal Group.
He is also the chairman of Mashobra Pvt Ltd and has been involved in philanthropic services like helping the poor for more than two-and-half decades. His trust in India gives free food, medicines, ambulance services, eye operations and education to more than 1,500 people daily.
“I consider Dubai to be my home, and I am fortunate to have been granted the Golden Visa. I am thankful to the UAE government and the immigration authorities for this enormous gesture of gratitude,” Mehra said.
“UAE is a beautiful country, and under the forward-looking vision of our leadership, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, I am sure we will see many more achievements in the country,” he added.
There have been instances when Bharat transferred a significant amount of money to the account of strangers because they were desperately in need for help.
“Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. So, keep an eye out and grab them. Reach out to them, but do it in a respectful manner that preserves their dignity and self-respect. Help others to win, and in turn, you will win. Remember, we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give,” Mehra said.
The man, who always wears a positive attitude, said, “We must be grateful for all that we have, to give lovingly in charity to those less fortunate, to help whoever we can, whenever we can, to lend a smile to everyone, to be in bliss and peace and spread joy and happiness wherever we go.”
He is thankful to the UAE for whatever he has received in that country and intends to serve it in the days ahead.
