The President of the United Arab Emirates awarded Captain Smith Machar, who prevented the hijacking of a Flydubai airliner and a terrorist attack on board, one of the country's highest awards - the Second Order of Zayed, First Class. The award was presented by the Crown Prince of Dubai Hamdan bin Mohammed.

The President of the United Arab Emirates awarded Captain Smith Machar, who prevented the hijacking of a Flydubai airliner and a terrorist attack on board, one of the country's highest awards - the Second Order of Zayed, First Class. The award was presented by the Crown Prince of Dubai Hamdan bin Mohammed.