Dubai Police honoured an Egyptian taxi driver for returning valuable items worth Dh1 million which he found in his car, it said on Sunday.

Brigadier Majid Al Suwaidi, Director of Al Barsha Police Station awarded Hamada Abu Zeid, who works for Dubai Taxi corporation, a certificate of appreciation, emphasising the importance of community collaboration in enhancing security and reinforcing positive values across society.

Dubai Police praised the driver and said his act embodies "the noble values of integrity and responsibility that Dubai Police seeks to promote in the community.

Abu Zeid expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating that it was his duty to return the valuables to the police to ensure their safe return to the rightful owner.

There were other instances of police recognition of UAE residents for their good deeds.

Last month, Dubai Police have honoured two residents for their cooperation and ethical conduct.

The Bur Dubai Police Station awarded Yasir Hayat Khan Sheer and Nishan Rai Bijab Kumar Ray with certificates of appreciation after their efforts contributed to enhancing safety and security in the community.

In June, a young boy was honoured by Dubai Police as well for handing over a wallet with a sum of money.

When the boy, named Ahmad, found the wallet in Al Muhaisnah 4 area, he knew exactly what he had to do. He went to Al Qusais Police Station and gave the wallet to the officers so they can find its owner.

The police gifted him with a certificate and a special token of appreciation, and organised a ceremony to honour him in front of his classmates at school.

Another example of police recognition was in 2022, when eight residents were honoured for their honesty after they returned Dh55,274 lost cash.