Anwar Gargash praises Indian flydubai pilot for courage during security incident

Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, the UAE's Diplomatic Adviser to the President, commended Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a terrorist attack that could have turned into a disastrous event. In a post on his official X account, Gargash remarked, "Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar deserves the highest praise.

In confronting a serious terrorist act and a potential catastrophe, he embodied courage and responsibility." He further noted, "His professionalism and moral conviction in the darkest of circumstances make him a true hero." Gargash stressed the importance of vigilance and preparedness in dealing with the threats posed by extremism and terrorism.

The Indian Ambassador visited Machchhar, who was airlifted to the UAE following the incident. India has expressed its pride in the heroism of flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, who was involved in an emergency landing at Tabuk.