The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Co-pilot who stabbed pilot on Israel-bound plane may have tried to crash it, says Netanyahu

Accused pilot being questioned in Saudi Arabia as Israeli officials investigate if incident was attempted terror attack

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Flydubai incident: Pilot stabbed, plane plunged thousands of feet, fighter jets scrambled. What happened on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight?

Flydubai hijacking video: A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a reported confrontation between the pilots. Passengers described screams, blood in the cockpit and an alleged stabbing, while the aircraft briefly transmitted a hijacking code and plunged thousands of feet. Israeli…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Flydubai flight incident: What we know about the pilot under investigation

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a serious incident. Reports indicate an altercation between the pilots, leading to a rapid descent of the aircraft. Israeli fighter jets were dispatched due to concerns over a possible hijacking, which were…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Netanyahu says Israel is preparing for other ‘potential threats’ after pilot tried to crash plane

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that one of the pilots of an Israel-bound flight had tried to kill the other and crash the plane, but that passengers and crew had managed to overpower him and safely land the plane in Saudi Arabia. All the passengers have since arrived in…

France 24 · Sep 30

Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Incident: FlyDubai jet makes emergency landing

A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv landed safely at Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk airport on Wednesday after declaring an emergency, following a dramatic mid-air incident that briefly raised fears of a hijacking and prompted Israel to scramble fighter jets.

The Times of India · Sep 30

Israel says pilot tried to crash Tel Aviv-bound plane during cockpit fight before safe emergency landing

FlyDubai flight FZ1073 to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia as passengers describe harrowing scenes of a fight between the pilots, with one of them stabbed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a pilot "attempted to crash the plane," as Israeli security services investigate.

Euronews · Sep 30

A commercial plane traveling from Dubai to Israel is diverted to Saudi Arabia after a distress call

A commercial plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel has made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble warplanes on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Indian Embassy in Riyadh clears return of two bodies from Saudi Arabia to UP

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued no-objection certificates for the repatriation of two deceased men. Nandlal Pal died in detention affecting his family who has sought assistance from the government. Abdul Qadir was involved in a road accident shortly after arriving in Saudi Arabia for work. The Ministry of…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Flydubai flight lands in Saudi Arabia after fight in cockpit; injured pilot hospitalised

A flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced an emergency situation over Saudi Arabia. The aircraft sent emergency codes indicating possible hijacking, prompting a quick response from Israeli Air Force jets. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, convened to address the unfolding events. The aircraft was diverted…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Flydubai Flight Emergency Diversion: Dubai–Tel Aviv plane signals hijack code

Flydubai flight incident: What we know about the pilot under investigation

The Times of India · Sep 30