UAE Deputy PM Sheikh Hamdan Meets Indian Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar | Flydubai Hero | News18

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UAE Deputy PM Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed met flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, praising him for displaying “courage, responsibility and care for human life.”Sheikh Hamdan said Captain Smit Machchhar has the “full appreciation and praise” of the UAE leadership, adding that the country is proud to have him as part of the flydubai team.In his post, the Dubai Crown Prince said Captain Machchhar’s actions embodied the highest levels of courage and responsibility, while reflecting the UAE’s values of compassion, peace and protecting human life. -News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: / cnnnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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