Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Awarded UAE's First Class Order of Zayed II for Bravery
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Captain Smit Machchhar awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II by the UAE for his bravery aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 on 30 September 2026. |
| Previous Indian Recipients | Navdeep Singh Suri (2019) and Sunjay Sudhir (2025) awarded for strengthening India-UAE ties. Suri was India's ambassador to the UAE during 2016-2019, and Sudhir during 2021-2025. |

