The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says a security incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv has been brought under control.
The aircraft was diverted and made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
The GCAA added that some crew members were injured and taken to hospital in Saudi Arabia for medical treatment.
The authority says its investigation teams, in coordination with the relevant authorities, are working to establish the cause and circumstances of the incident, including a review of operational and security aspects.
It has urged the public not to circulate unofficial information or speculate ahead of the investigation’s findings.
Further details will be released once the investigation is completed.
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