Dubai’s Crown Prince Hamdan Meets flydubai Hero Smit Machchhar In Hospital

The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, visited Indian pilot and hero Smit Machchhar, who is recuperating in a hospital in the city after he was attacked mid-flight by his co-pilot. The pilot has been receiving praise from across the world for opening the cockpit door despite being grievously injured, thus saving the lives of 172 passengers and crew members.

After his visit, the prince expressed his “full appreciation and praise” for the pilot.

“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 on X.

The prince was seen in photos speaking with Machchhar and embracing him.(updated on 3rd Oct 26)