The co-pilot who was on board the flight, scheduled to travel from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026, aimed to cause the greatest possible loss of life. The Attorney General explained that investigators had traced the ideological and professional background of the 29-year-old suspect
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Over 100 India-UAE companies meet in Mumbai; sign pact to bolster business ties
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) signed a cooperation agreement during the India–UAE Business Forum to create practical channels for trade, investment and private-sector collaboration
British colonial rule in India saw lions and tigers hunted to the brink of extinction
Since ancient times Indians have understood that humans and animals can share a landscape
Middle East war alert: US Military ordered to be ready for possible Iran strikes
According to a directive, the Pentagon had instructed US Central Command many days ago to wrap up preparations for resuming combat operations in Iran. A specific date for launching strikes has not been set. The renewed combat operations are expected to take place before the US midterm elections, scheduled to be held on November 3
Injured Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar is recovering well
Thanking everyone for their prayers, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced that Captain Smit Machchhar 'continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health'
Did Flydubai co-pilot target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport?
Investigations reveal that the suspect, co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, wanted to target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport to crash the plane. His intentions of attacking captain Smit Machchhar, who was piloting the plane at the time of the incident above Saudi airspace, are still unclear, though it is believed the suspect 'acted alone'
Flydubai co-pilot attacked Indian captain Smit with axe in attempted terror attack, UAE investigation confirms
The co-pilot from Oman, who was hired by Flydubai, was barred from flying by his native Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views. The attack has now raised questions on aviation security in the Middle East already affected by the US-Iran war
UAE Presidential advisor calls Smit Machchhar a hero, terms flyDubai incident an act of terrorism
Presidential Advisor Anwar Garghash, in a post on X, also put to rest the nature of the incident and conspiracy theories surrounding it must end
I was not going to let others die: Captain Smit Machchhar tells PM Modi
Machchhar, who underwent an emergency surgery in Saudi Arabia, was airlifted for advanced medical care to the Military Hospital in Dubai, where a team of specialised doctors are closely monitoring him. His family from Mumbai met him at the hospital, and are receiving prompt updates on his health from the medical team
NRI alert: UAE to probe ‘altercation’ on flyDubai flight; warns public to avoid speculation
The investigation team has begun its work in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the relevant authorities in the UAE









