
Airline halts operations after emergency landing in Saudi Arabia caused by altercation between pilots
AI-generated summary
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on September 30 due to a cockpit altercation.
DOHA, October 2. /TASS/. Emirati airline Flydubai has suspended flights to Tel Aviv at the authorities’ request following an incident aboard an aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith said in a statement.
"At the request of the authorities, we have temporarily suspended flights to Tel Aviv until further notice. Our teams are working around the clock to support passengers whose plans have been disrupted and help them reach their final destinations," the company CEO said. Al Ghaith confirmed that all 172 passengers and crew members aboard flight FZ 1073, which was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, are safe. He also said that the aircraft’s captain, who was injured in the incident, has already returned to the UAE after receiving medical clearance.
The CEO expressed his deep gratitude to the crew, captain and pilots who managed to ensure the aircraft’s safety and land it safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, as well as to passengers who provided assistance in the difficult situation. He thanked the authorities of Saudi Arabia and the UAE for their prompt response and assistance. The Flydubai CEO added that the competent authorities are conducting a comprehensive official investigation into the incident, which the airline is supporting.
On September 30, a Flydubai flight en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing at the Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia due to a security incident. The Saudi Arabian Interior Ministry confirmed on October 1 that the incident was caused by an attack on the captain by the co-pilot, resulting in injuries to both. The ministry specified that, once they had recovered, both pilots flew to Abu Dhabi with Emirati security forces. The remaining six crew members had already returned safely to Dubai. UAE authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident, including a review of security measures.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had previously characterized the incident as an attempted terrorist attack.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Official investigation into cockpit security measures
Very likely · Within weeks

Nvidia's stock hit an all-time high of $235.58 per share on October 2, increasing the company's market capitalization to $5.7 trillion. The growth is driven by the ongoing AI boom and strong quarterly results released in August.

The Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation has prepared a draft resolution on holding tenders for the construction of hydroelectric power stations and pumped storage power plants and concluding power supply agreements (PDAs) with investors based on the criterion of a minimum single-rate price for electricity and capacity. Commissioning of the facilities is planned after January 1, 2030.

The dealer holding "SP Business Car", controlled by Toyota, filed a lawsuit in the Moscow Arbitration Court against Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Toyota Tsuse Rus demanding to stop interfering with the supply of Toyota and Lexus cars and auto components to Russia, as well as to recover 375 million rubles for damages and recognition of the debt as terminated.

International energy trader Gunvor changes its name to Centalion and transfers its registration from Cyprus to Singapore. The company, which became completely employee-owned, previously refused to purchase Lukoil assets after threats from the US Treasury.

Freight volumes on the Trans-Caspian Corridor exceeded 4.5 million metric tons in the first seven months of 2026, marking a 60% increase over the previous year. EEC officials highlighted infrastructure development and digital document integration as key drivers.

Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak reports on economic normalization, fuel market interventions, and refinery protection measures. He notes a 2.2% unemployment rate and forecasts 6.8% inflation by year-end, while emphasizing government control over logistics and energy sectors.