Virgin Radio Dubai

Flydubai has announced the temporary suspension of all flights to and from Israel following the incident involving flight FZ1073 on September 30.

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says a security incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv has been brought under control.

Flydubai has provided an update on flight FZ 1073, which was travelling from Dubai (DXB) to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) when it diverted to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia on September 30.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed bilateral relations and regional developments during a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

Motorists in the UAE will be paying more at the pump in October, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Wednesday.

UAE Customs authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle 16.2 kg of crystal methamphetamine into the country through a land border crossing.