UAE Attorney-General Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered a specialised Public Prosecution team to investigate the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073, which diverted to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after what the airline described as an altercation in the flight deck.
The flight was operating from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv when the incident occurred. Crew members travelling on board intervened and secured the aircraft before it landed safely at Tabuk.
The investigation team is working in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant UAE authorities. Al Shamsi directed investigators to gather evidence, establish the facts, and determine whether the incident was connected to any terrorist activity, involved prior planning, or was directed by any external party.
The Attorney-General urged the public to avoid speculation and to refrain from sharing unverified information until official findings are released. He called on the public to rely solely on statements from competent authorities before drawing conclusions.
UAE judicial authorities have grounds to lead the investigation under national legislation: because the aircraft is registered in the UAE and flies the UAE flag, UAE law applies to any offence committed on board, regardless of where the aircraft was at the time.
