Indian Pilot Captain Smit Machchar Receives UAE’s Prestigious Honour | ISH News

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has been honoured by the UAE for his courage during a terrifying mid-air attack. 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 On 27 October 2026, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Machchhar and other Flydubai crew members. But it was a heartwarming moment during the ceremony that caught everyone's attention. When the President asked about Machchhar's recovery, their conversation turned into a light-hearted exchange about combat training. What happened aboard the flight, how did the injured captain help save the passengers, and why has the UAE recognised his courage? Watch the full story. #SmitMachchhar #UAE #IndianPilot #Flydubai #ISHNews ISH News broadcasts the Daily News and Entertainment online in Deaf-friendly accessible formats which are in Indian Sign Language (ISL), visual images with titles, voice-over and closed-captions. This ensures that we provide equal access to every individual, whilst promoting awareness. Follow us for all the latest News & Entertainment and to keep up-to date on all the happenings at ISH News: WhatsApp Channel: https://ish.news/ish-whatsapp Facebook:   / ishnews   Twitter:   / ishnews_tv   Instagram:   / ishnews   Official Site: http://www.ishnews.tv/ Thanks for watching!! Favourites, Likes, Feedbacks & Shares are always appreciated.