Dubai’s Crown Prince Hamdan Meets flydubai Hero Smit Machchhar

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Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in hospital and expressed “appreciation and praise” for his heroic actions during a mid-air attack on the Tel Aviv-bound flight on September 30.

The Deputy Prime Minister hailed the Indian pilot for his bravery, while highlighting the responsibility and care showcased by him during the attempted crash.

Calling the UAE a “nation of life”, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed pride in Captain Machchhar being part of the “story of our nation.”

“During a visit to Captain Smit Machchhar… the flydubai pilot who embodied the highest degrees of courage, responsibility, and care for human life. From us, and from the leadership of the nation, he has our full appreciation and praise. We are proud that he is part of our team… part of the story of our nation… and part of what the UAE stands for… a nation of compassion… a nation of peace… and a nation of life,” he wrote in a post on X.

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Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued a health update regarding flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, confirming that the braveheart is recovering well under medical supervision following stab wounds during a mid-air attack by his Omani co-pilot on the Tel Aviv-bound flight.

In a post on X, the Indian diplomatic mission conveyed that it remains in active contact with local authorities and the pilot’s family to support his full recovery.

Expressing gratitude to the host nation, the embassy praised the medical treatment provided to Captain Machchhar.

“UPDATE: Indian braveheart Capt. Smit remains under excellent medical care & is recovering well. We are in touch with his family & local authorities, extending support for a speedy recovery. Our thanks to UAE gov. for their care. We join well-wishers in praying for his good health,” stated the Indian Embassy in the UAE.

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