A Saudi who works at the Civil Defense Department in Riyadh has been honored for his efforts to save the lives of two children from a fire that broke out at a gas station in Saleel, 575 kilometers southeast of Riyadh.
Al-Dossari spotted the children inside the car, parked at the petrol station as their father went into a convenience store to buy some vegetables.
“The fire had totally engulfed the vehicle,” said Matar bin Mishkhes Al-Dossari. “The incident took place on Tuesday at the Khairan gas station in Saleel.”
“I saw smoke billowing from the gas station fire as I passed by the area and I tried my best to extinguish the fire before Civil Defense firefighters arrived at the scene,” Al-Dossari told sabq.org.
“The Civil Defense called me on Wednesday and awarded me a certificate of appreciation for saving the lives of the two children,” he said.
Saudi hero saves 2 children from fire
Saudi hero saves 2 children from fire
Hajj Ministry suspends Umrah firm, overseas agent for violations
- Company fails to provide housing for Umrah pilgrims
- Actions to ‘safeguard’ rights of visitors, says ministry
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday announced the suspension of an Umrah company and its overseas agent for failing to provide contracted accommodation for pilgrims.
In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry said the company violated regulations governing services for Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the two holy mosques.
It noted that several pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom without mandated accommodation. This prompted immediate action against the company and its overseas agent, the ministry stated.
“The measures are intended to safeguard the rights of affected pilgrims, prevent a recurrence of such violations, and ensure the continued enhancement of service quality,” it added.
Last June, the ministry suspended seven Umrah companies due to deficiencies in providing transport services for pilgrims.
In an earlier report quoting the Hajj Ministry and the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, the SPA said more than 1.7 million Muslims from all over the world arrived in the Kingdom to perform Umrah during the month of Jumada Al-Akhirah, corresponding to Nov. 22 to Dec. 20.
