Dubai: Dubai Police honoured Hamada Abu Zeid, an Egyptian taxi driver with Dubai Taxi Corporation, for his exceptional honesty in returning valuable items worth Dh1 million that he found in his taxi.
Brigadier Majid Al Suwaidi, Director of Al Barsha Police Station, presented the recognition in a ceremony attended by Colonel Youssef Thani bin Qabaa Al Muhairi, Deputy Director of the station, Colonel Mostafa Mohamed Abdullah, Head of the Traffic Registration Department, and other officers.
Brigadier Al Suwaidi commended Abu Zeid for exemplifying the noble values of integrity and responsibility that Dubai Police seeks to promote within the community. He said that such acts of honesty contribute to the police's strategic goals by fostering public cooperation.
During the ceremony, Al Suwaidi awarded Abu Zeid a certificate of appreciation, highlighting the importance of community collaboration in enhancing security and reinforcing positive values across society. He praised individuals like Abu Zeid for their active role in strengthening the country’s reputation and supporting law enforcement efforts.
Hamada Abu Zeid expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating that returning the valuables to the police was simply his duty to ensure they were safely returned to their rightful owner.