An interaction between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Captain Smit Machchhar during a recent award ceremony has gone viral. In the clip, the president tells the pilot he will teach him how to fight once he recovers. In another video that has surfaced online, the UAE leader is seen warmly embracing the serviceman and inspecting his stitches.
As the video progresses, the president praises the crew. Then he asks Machchhar, “When will you heal? The pilot replies, “In two months. The president responds, “I have an idea. When you heal, I want to have a session with you to train you how to fight. He then holds his head to closely inspect the stitches on his head.
In another video, which shows snippets from the October 28 ceremony, the president hugs Machchhar.
“This is what happened between His Highness the President of the State and the crew of the “Fly Dubai” plane,” read the caption of a video posted on the official Instagram page of the UAE Royal Family. As the pilot breaks into a smile, he says, “It’s my biggest honour.
During the recent ceremony, the UAE president, along with other leaders in attendance, praised the courage and professionalism of the crew members.
