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14-year-old Khalifa Abdullah Al Kaabi helped save the lives of three of his school mates after their bus went up in flames.

In a video that went viral on social media, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, can be seen having a quick chat with the hero of the Kalba bus fire. The presence of mind shown by 14-year-old Khalifa Abdullah Al Kaabi helped save the lives of three of his school mates after their bus went up in flames.

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This is the translation of the short interaction the Dubai Ruler had with the boy.

Sheikh Mohammed: "I have come here today to congratulate you on your bravery. You shall be an example for your friends and generation."

Khalifa: "It's my duty. I didn't think twice before pushing my school mates out of the bus when it caught fire."

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 /  Source: KhaleejTimes

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