<p>Dubai Crown Prince and UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum on Saturday (Oct 3) met with Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, the captain of the Flydubai flight who foiled a hijacking attempt by his co-pilot and saved the lives of 180 people on board. Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot, who tried to hijack the aircraft with the intention of crashing it. However, he resisted the attack and bravely fought back. Despite being severely injured, the captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to rush in and overpower the attacker.</p><p>In a post on X, Hamdan bin Mohammed shared images from his visit to the Indian captain, who is receiving treatment in a hospital.</p><p>“During a visit to Captain Smit Machchhar… the flydubai pilot who embodied the highest degrees of courage, responsibility, and care for human life. From us, and from the leadership of the nation, he has our full appreciation and praise,” Hamdan bin Mohammed wrote on X.</p><p>“We are proud that he is part of our team… part of the story of our nation… and part of what the UAE stands for… a nation of compassion… a nation of peace… and a nation of life,” he added.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">During a visit to Captain Smit Machchhar… the flydubai pilot who embodied the highest degrees of courage, responsibility, and care for human life.<br><br>From us, and from the leadership of the nation, he has our full appreciation and praise.<br><br>We are proud that he is part of our… <a href="https://t.co/QgpQxdcK5C">pic.twitter.com/QgpQxdcK5C</a></p>&mdash; Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) <a href="https://x.com/HamdanMohammed/status/2106338248398446970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Smit Machchhar health update</strong></h2><p>Sharing an update on the brave pilot’s health, Indian Embassy in UAE said that Machchhar remains under “excellent medical care and is recovering well”. The Embassy added, “We are in touch with his family &amp; local authorities, extending support for a speedy recovery. Our thanks to UAE gov. for their care. We join well-wishers in praying for his good health.”</p>

<h2><strong>What happened on Flydubai flight?</strong></h2><p>A major hijacking attempt was foiled on a Flydubai flight, carrying 174 passengers, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday (Sep 30). The situation onboard turned chaotic when the Omani co-pilot attempted to murder Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and hijack the flight with the intention of crashing it. Machchhar bravely fought with his co-pilot and managed to open the cockpit door despite battling severe wounds and blood loss.</p><p>Once the cockpit door was open, passengers rushed in and overpowered the co-pilot, restraining him. A dentist on the flight tended to Machchhar’s injuries and stabilised him. Two off-duty pilots, who were among the passengers, took control of the flight and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>During the altercation, the plane suddenly plunged several feet, from nearly 34,000 feet to less than 17,000 feet. The plane also sent distress signal 7700, a general international emergency signal. It also briefly sent the code 7500, which signals hijacking and unlawful interference, before it went back to the original distress code.</p><p>From there, the Israeli passengers were sent on another flight, also operated by Flydubai, to their intended destination in Tel Aviv. No other crew members or passengers were injured in the incident. Machchhar underwent surgery in Saudi Arabia after landing. He was airlifted to the UAE on Thursday (Oct 1).</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum visited injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, praising his courage after he foiled a co-pilot’s hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight.

Dubai Crown Prince and UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum on Saturday (Oct 3) met with Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, the captain of the Flydubai flight who foiled a hijacking attempt by his co-pilot and saved the lives of 180 people on board. Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot, who tried to hijack the aircraft with the intention of crashing it. However, he resisted the attack and bravely fought back. Despite being severely injured, the captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to rush in and overpower the attacker. In a post on X, Hamdan bin Mohammed shared images from his visit to the Indian captain, who is receiving treatment in a hospital. “During a visit to Captain Smit Machchhar… the flydubai pilot who embodied the highest degrees of courage, responsibility, and care for human life. From us, and from the leadership of the nation, he has our full appreciation and praise,” Hamdan bin Mohammed wrote on X. “We are proud that he is part of our team… part of the story of our nation… and part of what the UAE stands for… a nation of compassion… a nation of peace… and a nation of life,” he added.

<p>Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum visited injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, praising his courage after he foiled a co-pilot’s hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight.</p>

‘Embodied the highest degrees of courage’: Dubai Crown Prince meets Flydubai hero Smit Machchhar

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan and his wife, Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed bin Thani Al Maktoum, welcomed their fourth child; he announced the birth of his daughter on social media with a post. Sheikh Hamdan and his family named her Hind.</p>
<p>His social media post read: "Alhamdulillah for the completion of blessings and the fullness of grace. God has blessed us with our newborn: Hind, daughter of Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum."</p>
<p>"O Allah, grant her a heart filled with your love, and make her one who remembers you, and let her grow in your light and guidance. And bestow upon her the garment of health and well-being,"</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/fans-made-dubai-a-home-ground-for-us-rohit-sharma-on-indias-champions-trophy-win-8837639">Fans made Dubai a home ground for us: Rohit Sharma on India&rsquo;s Champions Trophy win</a></strong></p>
<p>The name 'Hind' means abundance, and the child has been named after her grandmother, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum.</p>
<p>Sheikh Hamdan became the Crown Prince of Dubai in 2008. He is the Deputy Prime Minister and handles the portfolio of the Minister of Defence of the UAE. He is the second son of Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum.</p>
<p>The Crown Prince is an adventure sport enthusiast and is quite active on his social media; his followers enjoy his online posts. The comment section of his posts are usually filled with love and appreciation. It won't be wrong to say he is often seen winning hearts, and the netizens love interacting with him.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dubai-open-mirra-andreeva-becomes-youngest-wta-1000-champion-8747882">Dubai Open: Mirra Andreeva becomes youngest WTA 1000 champion</a></strong></p>
<p>In a recent post he was seen breaking his fast with soldiers; he wrote, "I had the pleasure of breaking my fast with the current cohort of the National Service at the training center in Sweihan to celebrate the holy month of Ramadhan. &lrm;&rlm;The National Service Program is more than a training regiment, it is a journey that builds character, confidence and creates true patriots that care deeply for their nation. I am proud of every young man and woman that serves our country, they are the protectors of what our nation stands for and are the builders of its future."</p>
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Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan and his wife, Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed bin Thani Al Maktoum, welcomed their fourth child, named her Hind. World

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan and his wife, Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed bin Thani Al Maktoum, welcomed their fourth child; he announced the birth of his daughter on social media with a post. Sheikh Hamdan and his family named her Hind. His social media post read: "Alhamdulillah for the completion of blessings and the fullness of grace. God has blessed us with our newborn: Hind, daughter of Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum." "O Allah, grant her a heart filled with your love, and make her one who remembers you, and let her grow in your light and guidance. And bestow upon her the garment of health and well-being," Also read: Fans made Dubai a home ground for us: Rohit Sharma on India’s Champions Trophy win The name 'Hind' means abundance, and the child has been named after her grandmother, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum. Sheikh Hamdan became the Crown Prince of Dubai in 2008. He is the Deputy Prime Minister and handles the portfolio of the Minister of Defence of the UAE. He is the second son of Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum. The Crown Prince is an adventure sport enthusiast and is quite active on his social media; his followers enjoy his online posts. The comment section of his posts are usually filled with love and appreciation. It won't be wrong to say he is often seen winning hearts, and the netizens love interacting with him. Also read: Dubai Open: Mirra Andreeva becomes youngest WTA 1000 champion In a recent post he was seen breaking his fast with soldiers; he wrote, "I had the pleasure of breaking my fast with the current cohort of the National Service at the training center in Sweihan to celebrate the holy month of Ramadhan. ‎‏The National Service Program is more than a training regiment, it is a journey that builds character, confidence and creates true patriots that care deeply for their nation. I am proud of every young man and woman that serves our country, they are the protectors of what our nation stands for and are the builders of its future."

Dubai Crown Prince names his daughter 'Hind'. What is the significance of the name?

<p>Sharing snippets of his journey on his Instagram account, Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum travelled in London's tube and went unnoticed by fellow passengers.</p>

<p>In one of such posts, he wrote in his caption that "We've got a long way to go and Badr is already bored."</p>

<p>The crown prince, who has 14.5 million followers on Instagram, received over 510,000 likes on his post.</p>

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<p>''London Tube travelling is so inspirational! You get to see so much diversity and real human stories,'' Pakistani artist Sara Shakeel commented on the post.</p>

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<p>Serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire in England, the London Underground is a rapid transit system like the Indian metro.</p>

<p>Sheikh Hamdan, who is in London on a vacation with his family and friends, was also joined by the ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.</p>

<p>He loves taking selfies and was spotted capturing images with Dubai residents in London after they saw him in his car.</p>

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Sharing snippets of his journey on his Instagram account, Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum travelled in London's tube and went unnoticed by fellow passengers.

Sharing snippets of his journey on his Instagram account, Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum travelled in London's tube and went unnoticed by fellow passengers. In one of such posts, he wrote in his caption that "We've got a long way to go and Badr is already bored." The crown prince, who has 14.5 million followers on Instagram, received over 510,000 likes on his post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fazza (@faz3) × ''London Tube travelling is so inspirational! You get to see so much diversity and real human stories,'' Pakistani artist Sara Shakeel commented on the post. Also read | Johnny Depp lookalike in Iran stumps internet. Watch video Serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire in England, the London Underground is a rapid transit system like the Indian metro. Sheikh Hamdan, who is in London on a vacation with his family and friends, was also joined by the ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He loves taking selfies and was spotted capturing images with Dubai residents in London after they saw him in his car. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Dubai crown prince travels in London tube, goes unnoticed by fellow passengers

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Dubai has become the world’s first 100% paperless government, announced Emirate's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The emirate has achieved the objectives of the ‘Dubai Paperless Strategy’, which was launched in 2018, added Sheikh Hamdan.

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<p>A video of <strong>Dubai’s Crown Prince </strong>Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum rushing to help his friend involved in a water sports accident has gone viral.</p>

<p>In the video, the Crown Prince rescues his friend as he crash lands in the water during <strong>water jetpacking</strong> which is an extreme water sport. The Crown Prince rushed to his friend after he lost control.</p>

<p>His friend did not surface for a few seconds alarming everyone as the extreme sporting stunt went haywire. Sheikh Hamdan rushed into the water and pulled out his friend&nbsp;as others followed.</p>

<p>He was seen hugging his friend as people laughed in relief around the duo.</p>

<p>The <strong>Instagram </strong>video with the hashtag<strong> #CloseCall</strong> posted on August 2 has garnered over 280,694 views with over 32,000 ‘likes’. Dubai’s Crown Prince, 38, is a keen water sports enthusiast himself.</p>

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<p>He is also called <strong>"Fazza"</strong> which in Arabic means "the one who helps". The prince clearly lived up to his name. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is also a&nbsp;social media influencer with over 12 million followers on Instagram.</p>

<p>The prince reportedly is a licensed&nbsp;skydiver and&nbsp;equestrian. He had won gold at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in 2014 in France. He also helped his team win the gold medal at the 2012 games and bronze in 2010.</p>

<p>The prince is also an avid photographer and has reportedly climbed to the top of the Burj Khalifa and cycled with ostriches.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Agencies)</em></p>


A video of Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum rushing to help his friend involved in a water sports accident has gone viral. In the video, the Crown Prince rescues his friend as he crash lands in the water during water jetpacking which is an extreme water sport.

A video of Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum rushing to help his friend involved in a water sports accident has gone viral. In the video, the Crown Prince rescues his friend as he crash lands in the water during water jetpacking which is an extreme water sport. The Crown Prince rushed to his friend after he lost control. His friend did not surface for a few seconds alarming everyone as the extreme sporting stunt went haywire. Sheikh Hamdan rushed into the water and pulled out his friend as others followed. He was seen hugging his friend as people laughed in relief around the duo. The Instagram video with the hashtag #CloseCall posted on August 2 has garnered over 280,694 views with over 32,000 ‘likes’. Dubai’s Crown Prince, 38, is a keen water sports enthusiast himself. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uncle Saeed (@uncle_saeed) × He is also called "Fazza" which in Arabic means "the one who helps". The prince clearly lived up to his name. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is also a social media influencer with over 12 million followers on Instagram. The prince reportedly is a licensed skydiver and equestrian. He had won gold at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in 2014 in France. He also helped his team win the gold medal at the 2012 games and bronze in 2010. The prince is also an avid photographer and has reportedly climbed to the top of the Burj Khalifa and cycled with ostriches. (With inputs from Agencies)

Watch: How Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan rescued his friend after he crash lands in water

<p>A couple of days back, we told you the story of Abdullah — a 7-year-old boy from Hyderabad who has been diagnosed with 3rd stage cancer.</p>

<p>As you might remember, Abdullah is an ardent fan of Dubai's crown prince — his Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum.</p>

<p>He wanted to meet his idol more than anything else in the world. And true to his nature — the crown prince has fulfilled Abdullah's greatest desire.</p>

<p>As sheikh Hamdan embraced young Abdullah in a bear hug — it was truly a moment of joy.</p>

<p><em><strong>Crown prince:</strong> How is everything, Abdullah?<br />
<strong>Abdullah:</strong> Fine<br />
<strong>Crown prince:</strong> you're looking good.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>For the 7-year-old, the meeting could not have been more special. Abdullah suffers from stage 3 cancer. It was his wish to meet the crown prince of Dubai. His hero and role model whom he followed on youtube and Instagram.</p>

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<p>From adventure sports to poetry, Sheikh Hamdan is a prince of many accomplishments and millions of followers all over the world.</p>

<p>But what makes him truly loved is gestures like these. Granting a little boy’s request who came from India to see him. The trip was worth the effort.</p>

<p>Sheikh Hamdan, known to his fans as fazza, hosted Abdullah and his family, clicked pictures with them. Inquired about Abdullah's treatment and asked his parents to stay positive.</p>

<p>The crown prince also had some fun with Abdullah's younger brother.</p>

<p>For Abdullah — this was a dream come true. He later told his mother that he was even more impressed with the crown prince after meeting him.</p>

<p>And that he had fallen in love with the crown prince's voice. The family presented Sheikh Hamdan with a portrait and a golden replica of the iconic Charminar.</p>

<p>To Abdullah's absolute delight, he was also given a tour of the crown prince’s stables. He saw the royal elephants and giraffes.</p>

<p>The prince’s love for pets — especially horses, is something that Abdullah admires a lot. Abdullah's love for the crown prince is much more than just fandom.</p>

<p>During chemotherapy, his parents used Sheikh Hamdan's name to divert Abdullah's mind from the pain. Those close to him, talk highly of the crown prince's kind nature. And with this gesture — he has once again re-affirmed the same.</p>

<p>Not everyone has the power to enrich someone else's life. But if you are lucky enough to be in such a position — make sure you don't let the opportunity pass.</p>


A couple of days back, we told you the story of Abdullah — a 7-year-old boy from Hyderabad who has been diagnosed with 3rd stage cancer. As you might remember, Abdullah is an ardent fan of Dubai's crown prince — his Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum.

A couple of days back, we told you the story of Abdullah — a 7-year-old boy from Hyderabad who has been diagnosed with 3rd stage cancer. As you might remember, Abdullah is an ardent fan of Dubai's crown prince — his Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum. He wanted to meet his idol more than anything else in the world. And true to his nature — the crown prince has fulfilled Abdullah's greatest desire. As sheikh Hamdan embraced young Abdullah in a bear hug — it was truly a moment of joy. Crown prince: How is everything, Abdullah? Abdullah: Fine Crown prince: you're looking good. For the 7-year-old, the meeting could not have been more special. Abdullah suffers from stage 3 cancer. It was his wish to meet the crown prince of Dubai. His hero and role model whom he followed on youtube and Instagram. Dubai Crown Prince @HamdanMohammed fulfils the wish of 7-year-old from Hyderabad in India The prince is the role model of the Indian child who is suffering from cancer pic.twitter.com/EbMuxKZlVK — WION (@WIONews) March 8, 2020 × From adventure sports to poetry, Sheikh Hamdan is a prince of many accomplishments and millions of followers all over the world. But what makes him truly loved is gestures like these. Granting a little boy’s request who came from India to see him. The trip was worth the effort. Sheikh Hamdan, known to his fans as fazza, hosted Abdullah and his family, clicked pictures with them. Inquired about Abdullah's treatment and asked his parents to stay positive. The crown prince also had some fun with Abdullah's younger brother. For Abdullah — this was a dream come true. He later told his mother that he was even more impressed with the crown prince after meeting him. And that he had fallen in love with the crown prince's voice. The family presented Sheikh Hamdan with a portrait and a golden replica of the iconic Charminar. To Abdullah's absolute delight, he was also given a tour of the crown prince’s stables. He saw the royal elephants and giraffes. The prince’s love for pets — especially horses, is something that Abdullah admires a lot. Abdullah's love for the crown prince is much more than just fandom. During chemotherapy, his parents used Sheikh Hamdan's name to divert Abdullah's mind from the pain. Those close to him, talk highly of the crown prince's kind nature. And with this gesture — he has once again re-affirmed the same. Not everyone has the power to enrich someone else's life. But if you are lucky enough to be in such a position — make sure you don't let the opportunity pass.

Cancer-stricken 7-year-old Hyderabad boy Abdullah meets Dubai Crown Prince

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