Honesty pays: Dubai Police honors Egyptian taxi driver for returning precious valuables

Dubai Police have recognized an Egyptian taxi driver, Hamada Abu Zeid, for his honesty and integrity after he returned valuable items worth Dh1 million found in his car.

Brigadier Majid Al Suwaidi, Director of Al Barsha Police Station, presented Abu Zeid with a certificate of appreciation.

Abu Zeid stated that returning the valuables was his duty, ensuring their safe return to the rightful owner.

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Dubai Police praised his actions, highlighting the importance of community collaboration in promoting positive values.

This recognition is part of Dubai Police’s efforts to acknowledge good deeds.

Previously, residents Yasir Hayat Khan Sheer and Nishan Rai Bijab Kumar Ray were honored for their cooperation and ethical conduct. In June, a young boy, Ahmad, was recognized for returning a lost wallet containing a significant sum of money.

In 2022, eight residents were honored for returning Dh55,274 in lost cash, demonstrating Dubai Police’s commitment to promoting honesty and responsibility within the community.

Muslims are known for honesty as the manner can be best traced to encouragements in the Quran and the sayings of the prophet.

It was reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Honesty certainly leads to goodness, and goodness leads to paradise. Truly, a man keeps speaking the truth until he is inscribed as being true through and through. And lying leads to going wrong, and going wrong leads to hell. Truly, a man lies and lies until he is inscribed as being a liar through and through” (Bukhari and Muslim).