Social media and online newspaper websites are abuzz with the story of Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Jada’an.
According to Okaz newspaper, the minister reportedly had his dinner at a popular restaurant and then asked to take away what was left of his meal.
A waiter appeared in a video recording and confirmed the identity of the minister.
Social media saluted the minister’s humility which, they said, sent a message to spendthrift officials amid calls to reduce wastage of food and stop dumping food.