Based on the recommendation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has ordered the awarding of the King Abdulaziz Medal of the First Class to citizen Maher Fahd Al-Dalbahi, along with a financial reward of one million riyals. This is in recognition of his heroic and brave act of dealing with a burning truck inside a fuel station and driving it out of the station, which helped to avoid significant dangers.

This honor from the wise leadership reflects its appreciation and recognition of the sacrifices of its citizens, who have inherited values of courage, dedication, and sacrifice from the firm principles upon which their nation was founded.

The family of citizen Maher Al-Dalbahi expressed their appreciation for this honor, considering it a medal of honor and a steadfast extension of the attention and appreciation that the wise leadership gives to its citizens and the sacrifices they make in various fields.

King Abdulaziz Medal

The King Abdulaziz Medal is a prestigious Saudi Arabian civil order of merit, established in 1971 by King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It is named in honor of King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and is awarded to citizens and foreigners for distinguished service to the nation.