DUBAI (ALETIHAD)
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has expressed his appreciation for Captain Smit Machchhar, a flydubai pilot whom he praised for demonstrating courage, responsibility and care for human life.
During a visit to Captain Machchhar, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed conveyed his appreciation and praise on behalf of himself and the UAE's leadership, highlighting the pilot's actions as a reflection of the values of peace and compassion upheld by the nation.
Hamdan bin Mohammed visits #flydubai pilot Captain #SmitMachchhar, praises him for courage
— Aletihad English (@AletihadEn) October 3, 2026
Conveyed his appreciation and praise on behalf of himself and the #UAE's leadership.
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His Highness posted the following message on X:
"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."