H. H. Sheikh Mohammed praises duo for saving cat

Screengrab / Twitter

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took to his official Twitter handle to thank two men for saving a cat after it fell from a dangerous height.

The video of the rescue had gone viral on social media before it caught the attention of the Dubai ruler.

In his post on Twitter, His Highness praised their "act of kindness" and called them "unsung heroes".

The Dubai Ruler also called on the public to identify the duo, so he can thank them. 

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