UAE leaders receive flydubai crew involved in September flight incident

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the flydubai crew members involved in the in-flight incident on September 30, praising their actions in ensuring passenger safety.

The meeting was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Their Highnesses commended the crew's courage, professionalism and sense of responsibility in securing the aircraft and protecting passengers during the incident.

They also reaffirmed that ensuring the safety and security of people remains a top priority for the UAE.

UAE President, in the presence of Mohammed bin Rashid, receives the flydubai crew members involved in the in-flight incident on 30 September. Their Highnesses praised the crew’s courage and professionalism in ensuring the safety of passengers and securing the aircraft, affirming… pic.twitter.com/VUGat5qahD

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