UAE Civil Aviation: Security incident on flydubai flight necessitates diversion to Tabuk

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The General Civil Aviation Authority announced that Flydubai flight FZ1073, heading from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, on September 30, 2026, witnessed a security incident that was brought under control, which required the plane to be diverted and make an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The accident resulted in the injury of some members of the plane's crew, and they were transferred to the hospital to receive the necessary care in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Authority confirmed that the safety and security of passengers and crew members is its top priority.

The teams responsible for the investigation in the Authority, in coordination with the relevant authorities, continue the investigation work to determine the causes and circumstances of the incident, including reviewing the operational and security aspects.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation calls on everyone not to circulate any unofficial information or anticipate the results of the investigation, stressing that the results will be provided to the public later when they are issued.