Sharjah honours Emirati man for saving elderly woman and domestic worker from fire
Brigadier General Yousef Obaid Al Shamsi, Acting Director General of Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA), honoured Emirati Amer Ali Al Qadiri for his bravery in rescuing an elderly woman and a domestic worker from a fire that broke out in their home.
His bravery in fighting the flames until the arrival of civil defence teams contributed to averting a potential disaster.
Al Shamsi emphasized that Al Qadiri was honoured as part of the SCDA's commitment to enhancing a sense of social responsibility and encouraging initiatives that contribute to the preservation of lives and property.
Praising Al Qadiri's role, courage and bravery, Al Shamsi emphasized that crises reveal the true character and values of citizens, calling on everyone to emulate these honorable models in serving the community.
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