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Dr Anwar Gargash Warns Ongoing Regional Fight Against Extremism Is Far From OverBreaking News

Dr Anwar Gargash Warns Ongoing Regional Fight Against Extremism Is Far From Over

Dr Anwar Gargash warned that the region's fight against extremism persists following an attempted terrorist act on a flydubai flight, praising the crew and passengers who prevented a disaster.

The National|October 3, 2026|1
Heroic flydubai Pilot Recovers in Abu Dhabi Following Mid-Air Cockpit Axe AttackBreaking News

Heroic flydubai Pilot Recovers in Abu Dhabi Following Mid-Air Cockpit Axe Attack

The Indian pilot who thwarted a dangerous cockpit attack on a flydubai flight is recovering well in Abu Dhabi, with officials confirming the incident is being treated as an attempted terrorist act.

The National|October 3, 2026
UAE Attorney General Confirms Flydubai Co-pilot's Mid-Air Attack Was an 'Attempted Terrorist Act'Breaking News

UAE Attorney General Confirms Flydubai Co-pilot's Mid-Air Attack Was an 'Attempted Terrorist Act'

The UAE's attorney general stated that a flydubai co-pilot attempted a terrorist act by attacking the captain with an axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft safely diverted to Saudi Arabia after the crew and passengers subdued the attacker.

The National|October 3, 2026|1
Hero flydubai Pilot Recalls Terrifying Cockpit Attack and Fight to Save 174 PassengersBreaking News

Hero flydubai Pilot Recalls Terrifying Cockpit Attack and Fight to Save 174 Passengers

flydubai pilot Capt Smit Machchhar opened up about surviving a brutal cockpit attack on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and pushing through the pain to help save 174 passengers.

The National|October 2, 2026|2
Flydubai Incident Highlights Aviation Industry's Need for Continuous Learning and Rigorous Safety ReviewsTechnology

Flydubai Incident Highlights Aviation Industry's Need for Continuous Learning and Rigorous Safety Reviews

A dramatic incident involving flydubai Flight FZ1073 highlights the critical need for the aviation industry to continuously learn from near misses and update safety procedures.

The National|October 2, 2026|1