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01 Oct

Hero Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Airlifted To Abu Dhabi Following Cockpit Attack On Flydubai Flight

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian aviator who averted a major aviation catastrophe after being stabbed by his co-pilot aboard a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, has been airlifted to Abu Dhabi to receive advanced specialized medical care. The violent incident took place mid-air aboard Boeing 737 flight FZ1073 en route from Dubai. According to authorities, the co-pilot attacked Captain Machchhar with a sharp weapon in an attempt to hijack the flight deck and seize control of the aircraft. Despite sustaining severe stab wounds and fighting for his life, the seasoned commander maintained presence of…

Prime Minister Carney Negotiates Landmark UAE Trade and Investment Accords During Maiden Official Visit, Including Unprecedented $70 Billion Investment in Canada

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ABU DHABI (National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney has concluded a landmark visit to Abu Dhabi, securing a series of major agreements aimed at dramatically expanding Canada’s trade relationship with the United Arab Emirates and attracting unprecedented levels of foreign investment into the Canadian economy. The visit comes as Canada pursues an ambitious strategy to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade and unlock $1 trillion in new investment over five years.Carney and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed a new Canada-UAE Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, establishing clear and predictable rules for investors and setting…

Elderly Sikh Man Detained in Abu Dhabi, Forced to Remove Turban and Kirpan

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Abu Dhabi/Delhi (National Times): A disturbing incident involving religious discrimination has come to light after an elderly Sikh man from India was allegedly detained by Abu Dhabi police and forced to remove his turban and kirpan, both integral articles of faith for Sikhs. The man, identified as Dalvinder Singh, a resident of Kaithal in Haryana, was reportedly on a tourist visa visiting the United Arab Emirates when he was apprehended by local authorities. His son, Manpreet Singh, who resides in Delhi, revealed that his father was held in custody for 20 days without any formal charges or explanation from authorities.…