The co-pilot from Oman, who was hired by Flydubai, was barred from flying by his native Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views. The attack has now raised questions on aviation security in the Middle East already affected by the US-Iran war
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UAE Presidential advisor calls Smit Machchhar a hero, terms flyDubai incident an act of terrorism
Presidential Advisor Anwar Garghash, in a post on X, also put to rest the nature of the incident and conspiracy theories surrounding it must end
I was not going to let others die: Captain Smit Machchhar tells PM Modi
Machchhar, who underwent an emergency surgery in Saudi Arabia, was airlifted for advanced medical care to the Military Hospital in Dubai, where a team of specialised doctors are closely monitoring him. His family from Mumbai met him at the hospital, and are receiving prompt updates on his health from the medical team
NRI alert: UAE to probe ‘altercation’ on flyDubai flight; warns public to avoid speculation
The investigation team has begun its work in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the relevant authorities in the UAE
World leaders praise Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary courage
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot when the Israel-bound aircraft was cruising at a height of about 34,000 feet. Machchhar, who was stabbed by the co-pilot, opened the cockpit door for passengers and crew members to move in and overpower the attacker
Israel-bound flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
The aircraft carrying over 100 Israeli passengers took off from Dubai when suddenly the plane’s altitude began oscillating. A major disaster was averted in time by one of the pilots on board
India-UAE meet reviews joint investment projects, trade and civil aviation connectivity
Co-chaired by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments meeting in Mumbai reaffirmed shared ambitions on bilateral trade
It’s official, Israeli PM Netanyahu met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen ties
Notable seven-fold surge in NRI deposit inflows
Total NRI deposit inflows in the corresponding period last year was $4.6 billion. During April-July this year, it had risen to $36.2 billion, driven by FCNR(B) deposits, which accounted for about 95% of total fresh inflows
Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to open Strait of Hormuz
US President says Iran under massive economic pressure from blockade and sanctions
Indian man murdered in Sharjah laid to rest in Karnataka
The mortal remains of Alvin Prakash Kunder, who was murdered in the UAE, were brought to his native Honnanakere in Kundapur taluk, where final rites were performed by relatives and friends. Sharjah police are investigating the case alongside Udupi police
Punjabi NRIs seek protection for NRI-owned properties; demand reactivation of NRI courts in Punjab
At an event in Amritsar, the NRI community also sought a comprehensive overseas Punjabi database and special NRI identity cards in line with NORKA, the Kerala model