Ukraine Gate – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 24, 2022 \u00ad\u2013 It was a regular shift for Muhammed Zubair, Richard Estebat and Muhammad Iftikhar, three Transguard Group security guards who are deployed at a major tourist attraction in Dubai. On hearing a crowd gather near the mechanical room, Zubair made his way to the spot to find two contractors of an external facilities management company stuck in a tank in a semi-conscious state. He called for backup and his quick-thinking saved lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe didn\u2019t think of anything and just went to help the guys. It\u2019s my responsibility and job as a security [guard],\u201d said Zubair, a native of Pakistan, who has worked for Transguard Group for four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When his colleagues Muhammad Iftikhar, from Pakistan, and Richard Estebat, from the Philippines, arrived at the scene the three took it upon themselves to rescue the two men before the paramedics took over. An investigation by local authorities revealed the tank contained toxic gas; immediate treatment was provided to the contractors as well as to our Transguard heroes, both on-site and later at a medical facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBecause there was a human being in the tank, I felt that if I didn\u2019t go inside, they could die in minutes. I wore two masks and went in the tank and with Richard\u2019s help I got them out,\u201d said Iftikhar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are extremely proud of these three men for their timely display of courage in an extraordinary situation,\u201d said Dr. Greg Ward, Managing Director, Transguard Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During a recognition ceremony held at Transguard headquarters, Tim Mundell, Chief Security Officer, said: \u201cTransguard Security guards go above and beyond, especially in this instance \u2013 they deserve the recognition. They have put others before themselves, proving once again what it means to be a Transguard guard. We are incredibly proud of them.\u201d Zubair, Estebat and Iftikhar were presented with certificates and a cash reward, as well as a certificate of appreciation from the event organisers for their courage and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n