Abu Dhabi, Oct. 28 -- The United Arab Emirates has honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and fellow flydubai crew members with the First Class Order of Zayed II for their actions during an in-flight emergency on September 30.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the award, which was presented by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received the crew members in the presence of UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The UAE leadership praised their courage and professionalism.

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