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'I was told that, by the order of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed, the President of UAE has called you back home – I smiled for the first time.' Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar thanked the UAE for his treatment and returning him to family, saying he considers the country home. Watch his full conversation with The National's Editor-in-Chief, Mina Al-Oraibi on our website and YouTube channel now
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“I am a woman, I love my freedom … if the boots are on my throat, the fist on my mouth, I swear by the light of my heart, I will not stay in this terror," says Adilah, reciting verse in Persian. Just days after Taliban rulers brought in a law that banned them from raising their voices in public, women living under the regime showed their defiance with poems and songs shared online for the world to hear.
The National5,710,768 views • 2 years ago
"We don't want war with Iran" Israelis react after Iran launches drone and missile strikes
The National2,798,646 views • 2 years ago
Sphere Abu Dhabi, the highly anticipated spherical entertainment venue, will open on Yas Island at the end of 2029. To be located between SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas Mall, the 20,000-capacity venue will be only the second of its kind in the world after Sphere Vegas. The landmark entertainment attraction, which first opened in 2023 in Las Vegas, is famed for its 16K resolution exosphere or wraparound screen
The National371,385 views • 5 months ago
Smit Machchhar, the flydubai pilot whose heroism helped avert tragedy on flight 1073. has given his first English-language interview with The National's Editor-in-Chief, Mina Al-Oraibi. For the first time, he recounts details of the terrifying events in the plane's cockpit. Stay tuned for the full interview on our website and YouTube channel tonight, Saturday, October 17, at 9pm
The National34,651 views • 21 days ago
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar recounts the events of September 30 in his first English-language interview with The National's Editor-in-Chief, Mina Al-Oraibi - but how and when did his survival instinct kick in? Watch the full conversation on our website and at TheNationalUAEchannel on Youtube tonight, Saturday, October 17, at 9pm Abu Dhabi time.
The National32,926 views • 21 days ago
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, were seen having a meal and walking among shoppers and diners at Dubai Mall, with many greeting them and expressing happiness at the encounter. The leaders’ public appearance demonstrated confidence in the country’s security and stability at a time of heightened tensions in the region.
The National307,677 views • 8 months ago
