A 10-year-old Emirati boy, Ahmed Haitham Ahmed Al Naqbi, saved his family from a massive fire that broke out in their residence in Sharjah’s Kalba area. The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday, around 2 am.
Ahmed woke up to a burning smell emanating from his bedroom and immediately alerted his father, Haitham Ahmed Al-Naqbi. On inspection, Haitham found a fire rapidly spreading from the air conditioning unit, located right above Ahmed’s bed in his children’s room.
Taking quick action, Haitham evacuated his two younger sons, Nahyan, 9, and Maktoum, 8, from the burning room. Ahmed, showcasing incredible maturity, assisted his father in ensuring the safety of his younger brother.
The house’s fire alarm system had by then alerted the authorities due to the heavy smoke and flames. Sharjah’s civil defence team promptly arrived at the scene, preventing the fire from engulfing the entire house.
Speaking to local newspaper Emarat al Youm, a proud father Haitham praised his eldest son’s swift response, saying, “Ahmed’s quick thinking preserved the lives of his siblings and mother. Just moments after evacuating the children’s room, it was entirely ablaze.”
Haitham further highlighted his son’s strong sense of responsibility and leadership qualities, essential traits that Ahmed carries both in personal and public life. Notably, the young hero is also a talented footballer, playing for both the Kalba City Club and the UAE national football team. Along with his sports achievements, Ahmed is also a standout student, constantly striving to hone his skills.