United Arab Emirates

'I didn't plan it': Israeli flydubai survivor goes viral for striking Trump's iconic pose

A bloodied face, a raised fist, and an unmistakable resemblance to one of the most famous political photographs of recent years.

‘I didn't plan it’: Israeli flydubai hero reacts to viral Trump-style photo
Flydubai passenger Asaf Rajuan.

'I became paranoid': Flydubai passenger suspects crew members aided hijacker, calls for probe

A Houthi supporter wearing a military uniform holds a mock missile as he joins Houthi supporters in a rally to show support to the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sana'a, Yemen, October 9, 2026

How will Saudi Arabia retaliate against Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure? - analysis

 Flags are seen ahead of "The Negev Summit", hosted by Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and attended by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the foreign ministers of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt, in Sde Boker, Israel, March 27, 2022.

Israel’s security partnerships must be built on reciprocity, not convenience - opinion


Flydubai flights to Israel suspended amid investigation into attempted hijacking, airline says

The airline's announcement follows a recommendation from the Shin Bet earlier on Wednesday to suspend flights between the UAE and Israel until the investigation progresses.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

WATCH: Rescue flight lands in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt

The Mossad and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) approved the flydubai rescue flight's crew earlier on Wednesday.

The flydubai rescue flight for hijacked flight FZ1073 lands in Israel on September 30, 2026.

Arab media reactions to flydubai hijacking attempt mixed between cautious, sensational

In the first hours of Arab media coverage, a clear divide emerged. As reports spread beyond Dubai, additional and increasingly serious claims emerged.

Passengers queue at the flydubai counters in Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026.

Regev orders flydubai flights to Israel halted over hijacking pilot's Omani background, sources say

Flydubai’s agreement to operate in Israel explicitly states that all pilots must be from countries that have normalized relations with Israel, which does not include Oman.

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev is seen at Ben-Gurion Airport, central Israel, May 4, 2025

What happens if pilots clash mid-flight? Emirati law explained after flydubai plane incident

UAE aviation regulations prohibit assaults, threats, or intimidation against crew members when such conduct interferes with or impairs their ability to perform their duties.

The logos of 'flydubai' and 'Emirates' feature on displays at the Dubai Airshow, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2025.

Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program, Netanyahu tells UAE President MBZ - report

According to the report, the information Netanyahu presented included details about new construction work at the mountainous site known as “Pickaxe Mountain,” about 140 miles south of Tehran.

A satellite view shows tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain, of the Natanz nuclear facility, near Natanz, Iran, June 30, 2026.

UAE vice president visits Saudi Arabia in first visit since rift

UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed topics of mutual interest and ways to enhance cooperation and coordination.

Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman meets UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 29, 2026.

Netanyahu seeks NIS 2.6m. from media outlets over reports of UAE's warning about October 7

Suit targets Haaretz, Ynet, Channel 12, and six journalists and commentators over disputed reports that Arab officials warned Netanyahu before the Hamas attack.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Libyan leader Haftar's airplane was in Abu Dhabi at same time as Netanyahu's visit - report

Flight-tracking data suggests a plane used by Libyan presidential hopeful Saddam Haftar flew to Abu Dhabi while Netanyahu was in the UAE, raising reports of a possible meeting between the two.

Libya's Saddam Haftar during a meeting with US officials; illustrative.

UAE confirms Netanyahu visit, discussion over bilateral relations with MBZ via state news agency

The report by WAM was the first UAE confirmation of Netanyahu's visit. Earlier this year, the UAE denied that MBZ met with Netanyahu after the PMO said Netanyahu had visited in May.

e President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, delivers a speech during a banquet official toast at the official presidential residence, in Berlin, Germany, September 10, 2026.