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President Sheikh Mohamed offers to teach flydubai captain Smit Machchhar some jiu-jitsu moves

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In simple terms

President Sheikh Mohamed delivered a message of support to flydubai pilot Capt Smit Machchhar and his crew, telling them they will always be part of the “UAE family”.

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