The UAE Public Prosecution has outlined ten findings from its investigation into the flydubai FZ1073 incident, alleging the Omani co-pilot planned a suicide attack on Ben Gurion Airport's passenger terminal. The suspect, who passed standard recruitment checks, was restrained by crew and passengers after allegedly assaulting the captain with an emergency axe. Read more →

India's Ministry of External Affairs has pushed back against the US suspension of PERM applications, warning of impacts on Indian workers' Green Card pathways. It also labelled recent remarks by the US Vice President about Indian professionals as deeply offensive. Read more →

Abu Dhabi Police is broadcasting real accident footage to warn drivers against reversing on roads after missing exits. The offence carries fines of up to 2,000 AED, 23 traffic points, and 60 days of vehicle impoundment. Read more →

Dubai Police has warned residents against sharing children's photos publicly online, saying images can expose schools, locations, and routines. The force also flagged that AI tools can save, reuse, or alter such photos without consent. Read more →

The UAE economy grew 0.4% in the first half of 2026, with non-oil activities expanding 1.8% and lifting their share of GDP to 79.2%. A regional disruption-driven Q2 contraction of 2.1% offset some of the momentum built in the first quarter. Read more →

The UAE Ministry of Finance has replaced the pre-approval stage for eInvoicing service providers with a direct accreditation process under Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, effective 1 October. Providers with existing preliminary approval have 30 days to comply with the new framework or face termination. Read more →

Saudi Arabian Airlines has named Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami as one of the victims of the October 8 incident at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The airline's formal obituary is the first statement to identify a casualty by name following the attack on the airport. Read more →

Two attacks struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on 8 October, killing three Saudi citizens and injuring others in incidents that also damaged airport facilities and a Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft. GACA said operations have since resumed and air traffic is returning to normal. Read more →