Flydubai rescue flight carrying Israeli passengers lands at Ben Gurion Airport, in Tel Aviv on Thursday. (ANI Video Grab)
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said Attorney-General Counsellor Dr Hamad Al Shamsi had ordered the formation of a specialised Public Prosecution team to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident involving Flydubai flight FZ1073. “The ministry noted that the investigation includes examining all circumstances and motives surrounding the incident, including any possible connection to terrorist activity or intent, and whether it involved prior planning or direction,” the statement said. The ministry said UAE judicial authorities have jurisdiction to investigate the incident under applicable laws as the aircraft is registered in the UAE and operates under its flag.
NEW DELHI: The UAE has ordered a probe into the Flydubai mid-air incident involving an alleged attempt by an Omani co-pilot to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, with investigators set to examine all circumstances and motives, including any possible links to terrorist activity, prior planning or direction. The UAE also thanked Saudi authorities for their cooperation and handling of the incident, while urging people to rely on official statements and avoid circulating speculation or unverified information until the investigation is completed.
Meanwhile, according to The Times of Israel, Saudi Arabia will conduct the initial investigation into the Omani pilot accused of attempting to crash the flight before handing him over to the UAE for further investigation. An Israeli official told the publication that Israel expects more significant findings to emerge from the Emirati investigation after the Saudi probe is completed.