A worker, who helped return a wallet to its owner, has been honoured by Dubai Municipality.
He’s been recognised for handing it over to the authorities with all the money, bank cards and important documents intact.
The cleaner, who is employed with Averda Environmental Services Company, found the wallet while working in Al Barsha 3 area.
Officials praised the man for his honesty and presented him with a certificate in the presence of his colleagues.
UAE issues warning over heavy fog conditions
The UAE weather authorities have issued a red and yellow alert on Wednesday as heavy fog reduced visibility across some parts of the country.
UAE leaders discuss national priorities, sustainable development
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Dubai announces new desert eco-tourism destination
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First aid batch from Saqr Humanitarian Ship enters Gaza
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Abu Dhabi launches community-funded building to raise money for scholarships
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UAE, Iran hold political consultations in Tehran
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Dubai records new tourism milestones
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UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al Arish opens dialysis unit
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UAE launches device to increase organ donation survival rates
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed opens World Health Expo Dubai
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Dubai Press Club reveals expanded programme for Arab Media Summit
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UAE condemns attack on WFP aid convoy in Sudan
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UAE and Egypt Presidents hold talks in Abu Dhabi
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Abu Dhabi.
UAE joins 7 nations in condemning Israel for expanding control over West Bank
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UAE welcomes US comprehensive peace plan for Sudan
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UAE President congratulates Japan's Takaichi on historic win
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UAE issues special coins to mark 5 years of MBZUAI
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Abu Dhabi expands robotaxi services to more neighbourhoods
Abu Dhabi has expanded robotaxi services to Khalifa City, Masdar City and Rabdan, responding to a growing demand for smart mobility networks and sustainable transport options.
Sheikh Mansoor praises Dubai Police's efforts at UAE SWAT Challenge
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, has praised the efforts of Dubai Police in hosting the UAE SWAT Challenge.
UAE, Russian Presidents discuss ties, regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation within the framework of the two countries’ strategic partnership.
The UAE weather authorities have issued a red and yellow alert on Wednesday as heavy fog reduced visibility across some parts of the country.
A high-level meeting has been held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi to discuss key national priorities and future development goals.
Dubai is set to welcome a new environmental and recreational destination, the Al Layan Oasis development, spanning one million square metres and built around a large desert lake.
