United Arab Emirates

Flydubai Co-Pilot in FZ1073 Attack Identified as Hamam al-Hammami

The co-pilot accused of attacking Captain Smit Machchhar aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 has been identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami. UAE authorities have not officially confirmed his name, background or motive as the terrorism investigation continues.

Suspected Attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Forces Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia

A Dubai-Tel Aviv flight landed in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit incident injured both pilots and triggered a hijacking alert. Israeli officials suspect an attempted attack, but the motive remains under investigation and has not been officially established.

Netanyahu Makes Unannounced Visit to Abu Dhabi for Talks With UAE President

Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced visit to Abu Dhabi for talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed. Neither government disclosed the agenda, while the meeting comes amid regional tensions and renewed controversy over an alleged warning before the October 7 attack.