RIYADH: Capt. Hanadi Zakaria Al-Hindi, the first Saudi woman pilot, hopes to return soon to the cockpit. Employed by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chief of the Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), the 29-year-old has been released from a Jeddah hospital following successful abdominal surgery. “The surgery will ensure my medical fitness, God willing,” said Al-Hindi yesterday by phone from Makkah. “I am hopeful that I will soon be flying again.” She thanked Prince Alwaleed for his “kind words, encouragement and support during this period.” Asked about her job at KHC, she said, “I am proud of myself and my family for supporting me, and I’m proud of Prince Alwaleed who has extended all help.”