https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0ODsXD4mbA
Translation of the FO's words in French is basically that the kid showed good skills in maneuvering the aircraft, he learnt quick and basically displays an aptitude. The individual talking towards the end in Arabic states it was something the company wanted to do to try and help the boy realise his dream (being an orphan) and that
they organised for it to happen for him.
I shall add, the DMAC got hold of the footage as can be read on the Avherald, and the airline have simply hung the crew out to dry.
The FO specifically states "en croisiere il est manipule l'avion" ... in cruise he manipulated the aircraft.
Edit: Should add the somewhat crucial fact that both crew members are suspended and the captain has been arrested.