Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority announced that operations at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam have resumed following an attack on Wednesday. The strike killed two individuals and injured eight others, while separate attacks targeted Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oil field.
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed an offshore tanker oil spill and temporarily closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain. Authorities stated that fuel-like odours detected across multiple northern emirates pose no risk to public health, while containment and remediation operations are underway.
A preliminary investigation conducted by Saudi authorities alongside UAE security personnel found that the co-pilot of flydubai Flight FZ1073 assaulted the captain, injuring both individuals. The aircraft diverted to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, landing safely with 174 passengers and eight crew members. Following medical treatment in Tabuk, both pilots were cleared and transferred to Abu Dhabi.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted safely to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to sabotage the aircraft mid-air. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker before the plane landed, and Saudi authorities placed the suspect under arrest. Flydubai confirmed all passengers were safe, while the Israel Airports Authority set up an information center for families.
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