Gargash hails flydubai pilot as hero after security incident

Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has praised flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for his actions during the recent security incident involving flight FZ1073.

In a post on X, Gargash described the Indian pilot as a hero, saying he demonstrated courage, responsibility and professionalism in the face of "a potential catastrophe".

He said Machchhar's conduct and decision-making under extremely challenging circumstances reflected both professional excellence and a strong moral compass.

Gargash also urged caution against conspiracy theories surrounding the incident, stressing that vigilance remains essential in confronting the threats posed by extremism and terrorism.

يستحق الطيار الهندي في "فلاي دبي" سميت ماتشهار كل التقدير، فقد جسّد في مواجهة عمل ارهابي خطير وكارثة محتملة معنى الشجاعة والمسؤولية. مهنيته وحسّه الأخلاقي في أحلك الظروف يجعلان منه بطلاً حقيقياً.

بعيدا عن الاختزال السهل لما جرى أو تبني وترويج نظريات المؤامرة، تبقى اليقظة…

— د. أنور قرقاش (@AnwarGargash) October 2, 2026