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An informed source said the co-pilot suspected of involvement in the FZ1073 flight incident was Omani national Humam al-Hamami. The UAE authorities said preliminary investigations indicated that the co-pilot had begun carrying out what they described as a terrorist act by attacking the pilot and attempting to take control of the aircraft, before it was secured and landed in Tabuk.
Abdullah Al Hamed, president of the National Media Authority, launched the ‘Smart Media Agents’ challenge as part of the eighth edition of the Arab Media Leaders Programme for Young People in Dubai, calling for the development of artificial intelligence solutions to improve the efficiency and credibility of media organisations. He stressed that trust built on accuracy, verification and transparency remains the media’s real capital.
In a message to Dubai’s community published in his book *The Messages*, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum set out seven rules centred on responsibility, respect for people, excellence, humility, optimism, doing good and loyalty to the nation. He said building a society around values and meaning was at the heart of Dubai’s experience and the basis for ensuring it remains a better place to live.
The UAE Attorney General said investigations into flight FZ1073 showed that the co-pilot had begun carrying out a terrorist operation by attacking the captain with the emergency axe and attempting to seize control of the aircraft. The flight, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, landed at Tabuk airport before the suspect was transferred to the UAE.
Images have been published of the co-pilot linked to the FZ1073 incident after passengers and crew restrained him following the stabbing of the captain. A relief pilot landed the flight at Tabuk airport before the suspect was transferred to the UAE, where authorities are investigating the incident's motives and whether it was linked to terrorist activity or prior planning.
Arkia flight IZ604 took off from Dubai International Airport for Tel Aviv on Friday evening, becoming the first Israeli flight on the route after the incident involving Flydubai flight FZ1073. Flydubai continues to suspend its flights to Tel Aviv at the authorities’ request, as a comprehensive official investigation into the incident is conducted.
An Israeli government official said Israeli investigators will join the Emirati authorities in questioning the co-pilot of flight FZ1073 after he was transferred from Saudi Arabia to the UAE. The investigation is focusing on the circumstances of the incident, the suspect’s motives and background, and whether he acted alone or under prior direction.
Mona Ghanem Al Marri announced the return of the Dubai Film Festival with a new vision, with its first edition focusing on Arab films. The festival aims to bring together filmmakers and creatives, provide space for young talent, and support dialogue and the exchange of expertise on the state and future of the industry in the region.
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award named Egyptian artist Nagat El-Saghira its Cultural Personality of the Year during the 36th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, making her the first artist to receive the honour since the award was launched, in recognition of her career and influence on Arab singing and culture.
The 24th Arab Media Summit is continuing in Dubai with a programme examining the sector’s future, content creation, and film and drama production. The second day’s agenda includes a session on the credibility of medical content on social media platforms and a specialised workshop on using artificial intelligence in newsrooms.
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honoured the winners in the Arab Media Award categories at a ceremony held in Dubai on the first day of Arab Media Summit 2026. The honours included Waleed Abdul Latif Al-Nisf as Media Personality of the Year and Inam Kachachi as Best Columnist, along with television programmes and Arab journalistic works.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa described his relationship with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as good, saying it had reached an advanced level of understanding and brotherhood. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, al-Sharaa expressed hope that Syria would benefit from the UAE’s economic and development experience.
The Arab Media Summit 2026 will host a group of writers and thinkers to sign their latest books as part of an accompanying cultural programme organised by the Dubai Press Club from 15 to 17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre. The programme will enable participants to meet the authors and learn about their intellectual and creative experiences. The summit is expected to attract 10,000 participants from the media, opinion-making, content and communications sectors.
Abu Dhabi will host the third edition of Hili Forum 2026 next Monday. Organised by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy over two days, the forum will address Gulf security, geoeconomic and technological shifts, maritime corridor security and supply chains.
The Dubai Press Club announced that Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, will deliver a keynote at the Arab Media Summit, scheduled to take place in Dubai from September 15 to 17, 2026. Her session at the Government Communication Forum will address Uzbekistan’s experience and the role of media and institutional communication in supporting development and building trust.
