Terror was met with courage. Courage was met with honour. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed embraces Captain Smit Machchhar, hero of flydubai Flight FZ1073, honoured with the Order of Zayed II. In the UAE, bravery knows no nationality. Heroes are treated as heroes. 🇦🇪🇮🇳
Image from Mona Alhmoudi، منى الحمودي (@monaalhmoudi)
Image from Mona Alhmoudi، منى الحمودي (@monaalhmoudi)

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That’s why UAE is best in Gulf
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The Great Leadership of a great Country UAE with the Great Hero who saved lives That’s the moral of the story UAE is showing the World that they don’t stand with Muslim brotherhood which is dangerous to the world ! 🇦🇪 🫡
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UAE is different from rest of the #MiddleEastern Countries. Its Ideology & Statecraft has made it different. It is steeped in Islamic Values but Secular in Statecraft. It honour Merits over Religion. It recognises Courage over Bigotry & Fanaticism. UAE is an Island of Peace, Progress & Harmony over Conflict, Tribal War & Religious Violence. The State Policy is best reflected in honouring Captain Smit Machchhar. Jai Ho #UAE
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Proud of my compatriot !
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Heroes are treated as heroes !!! That's UAE...!!!
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Great respect to very unbiased people and its Governance , who are respecting the people who deserve the most
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God Bless UAE - INIDIA and the whole world. Long live INDIA-UAE Friendship. Salam Alekhum to all Emirati citizens. Salute Brave Heart Capt. Smit Machchhar.
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People’s of UAE and their leaders very kind and great human beings
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UAE truly shows the way Capt Smit is a legend The terrorist plan was foiled bcoz of the timely and brave actions of Capt Smit Thank you Saudi Arabia for providing awesome care for Capt Smit Thank you UAE for felicitating the entire crew
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Beautiful gesture 👏 ❤️ Have you all noticed the stitches on the back of Smit’s head, really proud of you Hero 👏❤️
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Love and peace doesn’t come easy or cheaply. But it’s always worth fighting for it. Every time.
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Beautiful, a hero.
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Heroes! Salute 🫡
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Congratulations Smit my Hero
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I couldn't be more proud 🥹
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Thank you UAE 🇦🇪
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We are very fortunate to say the least.
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Heartiest congratulations to Captain Smit Machchhar 🇮🇳 The Indian pilot who, despite being attacked with an axe and seriously injured mid-air, still found the strength to open the cockpit door — allowing crew and passengers to stop a potential disaster and safely land the plane. UAE has now honoured him with the prestigious Order of Zayed II (First Class). True courage. Calm under pressure. An inspiration to every Indian. Salute, Captain. 🙏🏻
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Hats off to UAE 🇦🇪 for honouring Captain Smith M for his extraordinary courage 👏🏻👏🏻
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Awesome 🥰
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Whole world celebrated and given respect, bravery award and medals to captain Smit Machchhar, accept Rahul Gandhi and Congress Party. It show the hatred against Hindu by Rahul Gandhi and Congress Party.
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A wonderful gesture by the UAE leadership, reflecting the nation’s commitment to honouring courage, service and humanity. Heartiest congratulations to Captain Smit Machchhar on this prestigious recognition. A proud moment for India and a beautiful testament to the enduring friendship and mutual respect between India and the UAE. 🇮🇳🇦🇪
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Flydubai Flight FZ1073 hero Captain Smit Machchhar receiving the Order of Zayed II from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlights a profound act of international courage, demonstrating how extraordinary bravery transcends borders and unites nations in deep mutual respect.
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Be like the UAE and shine! Don’t be like Qatar.
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ohhhh I am sooo happy and proud ❤️🇦🇪
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Captain Smit Machchhar truly merits this prestigious recognition for his extraordinary bravery. Despite sustaining serious injuries during a violent and unprovoked attack by the co-pilot aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073, his resilience and swift actions helped secure the aircraft and save 180 lives. That senseless and terrible act of violence by the co-pilot must be utterly condemned. Deepest gratitude to the President and the wonderful citizens of the UAE for honoring his remarkable courage.
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Unlike the situation with the IDF terror. Unlike the situation with the RSF terror in Sudan.
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Lovely good to see
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Captain America ❌️ Captain smit ✅️
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That’s the scar of heroism 🫡
Image from Zaynab bint al-harith (@mommo_slayer629)
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Those stitches shows how brutal that guy hit our pilot Smit. What a warrior 😍 💪 👏 ❤️ That hug from MBZ 😘😘🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰😍
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