Flydubai Investigation: UAE prosecutors say the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of flight FZ1073 planned to seize the Dubai–Tel Aviv jet and crash it into Ben Gurion Airport. They say he was inspired by 9/11, had surveyed the route on earlier flights and acted alone; investigators are still checking his account. The crew and passengers subdued him, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Maritime Security: A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile off the UAE coast, sparking a fire that was later extinguished. The crew’s status and the extent of damage remain unclear as authorities investigate. Regional Tensions: The UAE condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia that killed three people and injured civilians. Economy: UAE GDP grew 0.4% year on year in the first half of 2026 to Dh961.9 billion, while non-oil activity rose 1.8%. GDP contracted 2.1% in the second quarter. Cybersecurity: UAE organisations faced an average 2,521 cyberattacks a week in September, up 47% year on year, according to Check Point Research.