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FlyDubai co-pilot 'attacked pilot with axe in suspected terrorist attack'

The co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed last week attacked the captain with an axe in a 'terrorist' incident, according to United Arab Emirates officials.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3

Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted 'terrorist' attack, UAE says

The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 attacked the pilot with an axe in the cockpit. He attempted to gain control of the aircraft during the incident. The United Arab Emirates prosecutor general has announced that investigations are currently ongoing. Authorities are looking into the motives behind this attack and any…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Indian pilot hailed as 'hero' after being allegedly stabbed by co-pilot on Israel-bound flight

Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot whose co-pilot allegedly stabbed him during the Israel-bound flight, was hailed as a "hero" by his friends and neighbours in Dubai Thursday. The Indian embassy in the United Arab Emirates said that he was "in good health".

France 24 · Oct 1

Oil climbs to one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climbed to a four-week high on Tuesday. The United States reinstated its naval blockade of Iran. Two United Arab Emirates tankers were struck by Iranian missiles. The United States conducted strikes against Iran for a third night. Houthi rebels fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing them.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

UAE denies reports of $3 billion transfer to Iran, calls claims "false and unfounded"

The United Arab Emirates has strongly refuted claims of transferring USD 3 billion to Iran. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated these reports are entirely false. No frozen Iranian funds have been released or transferred through the UAE. Media organizations are urged to rely on official sources for accurate reporting.

The Economic Times · Jun 13

Space42 Expands Earth Observation Capabilities as Three Foresight Satellites Enter Full Operation

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, today announced that the Foresight-3, Foresight-4, and Foresight-5 satellites are fully operational. This milestone advances the Foresight Earth Observation (EO) constellation, now comprising five Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, enabling…

AAP · Jun 9

The UAE's image as a Middle Eastern haven is tested by the Iran war

The United Arab Emirates for decades advertised itself as a haven for business in the Middle East

AAP · May 19

Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a five-nation tour on Friday, heading to the United Arab Emirates before Europe, overshadowed by energy and supply-chain worries due to the Iran war.

Radio France Internationale · May 15

US ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE to defend country

Israel has sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war

The Independent UK · May 12

The Latest: United Arab Emirates warns of Iranian attacks as US claims progress in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces are guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began

The Independent UK · May 4