After saving two Saudi brothers from drowning in recent flash floods, a Yemeni expatriate has been rewarded with gifts, including a new four-wheel drive.

Yemeni rescuer Abu Qais, identified as As Abu Qais by tribal people in Al Raith governorate in south-western Saudi Arabia, was thanked for saving two brothers, Salem and Yassir, from drowning during the flooding that lashed the governorate in Jizan more than a month ago. Their uncle died while attempting to rescue them.

According to an online video, tribesmen presented the man with a 2023 Jeep and thanked him for his efforts.

“You did a favour for us and Allah supported you,” said a tribesman, addressing Abu Qais at an honouring ceremony. “This is a simple, symbolic gift. Allah witnesses you deserve more.”

Abu Qais appreciated the gesture and did his duty. “This was my religious duty and any Arab would have to do the same duty. May Allah elevate your status,” he added.

In Al Raith, two Saudi men were trapped in floods caused by heavy rains while searching for a herd of cattle last month.

Their uncle drove to them in his four-drive vehicle to save them. He reached them, but later the vehicle was swept away by the floods, relatives said.

After the Yemeni man intervened and used heavy equipment to rescue his nephews from the floods, the uncle died while his nephews survived.