This Dubai Tycoon Gives Away 95% Of His Fortune To Save Lives
A Dubai tycoon defies the norm, giving away a whopping 95% of his wealth to save lives. Businessman Dr. DP Singh Oberoi is proving big fortunes can fuel even bigger changes! From building homes to relocated victims to sending medical relief teams to earthquake victims, he just DOES IT ALL.
DR. SP Singh Oberoi, the head of the Apex Group, went from being a diesel mechanic to a prominent Indian business figure & philanthropist
77-year-old businessman commenced his professional career as a diesel mechanic in Himachal Pradesh back in 1977, eventually relocating to Dubai for employment opportunities.
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Rejecting the notion of 17 lives being jeopardized for one, he took up their legal battle and won, albeit at a personal cost of $2.2 million. This pivotal incident spurred his commitment to contribute 95% of his earnings to humanitarian causes, leading him to establish the ‘Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust’ in 2011.
In July 2023, Dr. Oberoi said that his charitable organization, ‘Trust,’ would be constructing new homes for over 3,000 Punjab relocated flood victims
According to reports, Oberoi noted that the floods revealed instances where people’s residences were either destroyed or made uninhabitable due floodwaters. Consequently, ‘Trust’ has resolved to construct new homes for these individuals in need.
Being the humble person that he is, Dr. Oberoi does not forget the community during the holy month of Ramadan
His generosity knows NO bounds, as he selflessly distributed THOUSANDS of essential bags during Ramadan. This just represents his spirit of care!
Thankyou H. E. @FMamundzay for providing us an opportunity to serve during the holy month of #Ramadhan, please accept our warmest wishes to all of our Afghan brothers & sisters.
Dear @ashish ji thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule , may God bless you. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/xMzf8ZO6EW— Dr. SP Singh Oberoi (@SPSOberoi) April 20, 2023
In a recent tweet, content creator Harjinder Singh Kukreja expressed a heartfelt post dedicated to the goodwill of Dr. Oberoi
The content creator elaborated that the businessman invested $2.2 million and extensive effort to rescue 89 people from death row in four countries.
Also, his charitable trust, Sarbat Da Bhala, serves as a lifeline for many, including vulnerable Gulf women and Punjab families battling terminal illnesses.
From Diesel Mechanic to Dubai Tycoon: The Sardarji Who Gives Away 95% of His Fortune to Save Lives
Standing beside Dr. S P Singh Oberoi for a photo, I couldn’t help but feel the sheer magnitude of the moment. Here was a man who had metamorphosed from a diesel mechanic to a… pic.twitter.com/j1dgRHIDdD
— Harjinder Singh Kukreja (@SinghLions) August 24, 2023
With Dr. Oberoi’s wide-ranging projects, he just shows how massive wealth can truly drive meaningful and caring transformations worldwide. Everyone just loves to see it!
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