Two Maldivian flydubai pilots were detained in the UAE on October 3 as the investigation into the September 30 FZ1073 cockpit attack widens beyond the Omani co-pilot, Maldivian media report.
Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia cancelled dozens of Saudi flights as Riyadh airport reported 353 of 354 departures affected. Full breakdown of cancellations.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has directed mosques across all seven emirates to perform Salaat Al Istisqaa, the special prayer for rain, on Friday October 9, state media reported.