Ali Muhammad bin Harb Al-Muhairi, a student in Sharjah, was honored by Sharjah Police for his heroic act of saving a classmate who accidentally swallowed a coin. In a ceremony at the office of Commander-in-Chief General Saif Al-Zari Al-Shamsi, Ali was applauded for his quick and brave response.
In a ceremony held at his office, General Shamsi commended Ali for his remarkable courage during the emergency and for aiding his friend. This recognition reflects the commitment of Sharjah Police to acknowledge and encourage positive contributions from individuals of all age groups in enhancing community security.
Stressing the significance of Ali’s actions, General Shamsi praised the young student’s intuition and wise behavior in the face of adversity. He emphasized that cultivating a sense of social responsibility and adherence to human duty starts in a nurturing educational environment.
Ali’s father said the incident occurred at Al Qalia primary school in the Al Hamriyah area last week at 10 am during break time. Ali had spotted a student from Grade 4 who appeared in distress, pointing to his mouth. Ali understood right away that the boy was suffocating. Ali quickly went up to the boy and started pressing his abdomen, which led to the boy coughing out the stuck coin.
Ali told Gulf News: “It was my first such experience and I was very happy that I saved the life of my classmate. Ali told his family that “from today my name is ‘little savior’.”
The school administration honored Ali for his heroic action.
Ali’s father, who heads the public health department in Hamriya municipality, has taken courses in first aid and taught them to all his children. The father also rescued the lives of two people – a child and an adult. – previously.
Ali’s father said: “I advise all parents to teach their children first aid because it is very important and it will benefit them in life.”
Ali’s exemplary conduct serves as evidence of the positive impact of effective upbringing. During the ceremony, Ali’s father expressed gratitude, thanking Sharjah Police for recognizing his son’s bravery. He highlighted the shared responsibility of parents in instilling such principles, contributing to the development of a security-conscious society capable of overcoming challenges. The acknowledgment aims to inspire others and foster a sense of community duty.
