Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia: A Flydubai pilot receives health care in Tabuk

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The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced that Indian pilot Smit Machhar, captain of the Flydubai flight that was diverted to Tabuk today, is receiving the necessary health care in the Kingdom.

The embassy stated that his health condition is stable according to available information, while awaiting a comprehensive medical update regarding his injuries.

She added that she is in contact with the pilot's family, stressing the continued follow-up of his health condition in coordination with the Saudi authorities, which are providing him with all possible assistance to ensure that he receives the necessary care.

Tabuk Airport had announced that it had received a distress call from the Flydubai flight, so emergency procedures were immediately initiated and the alert level was raised in preparation for receiving the plane.