Flydubai Investigation: UAE prosecutors say the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain aboard flight FZ1073 planned to seize the aircraft and crash it into Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. Flydubai has suspended Israel flights until further notice. Captain Smit Machchhar, who helped passengers overpower the attacker, has been invited to Israel to receive a civilian heroism award. Maritime Rescue: The National Guard’s Coast Guard rescued 22 crew members after a tanker caught fire in the Arabian Gulf. All were reported stable after receiving first aid. Economy: UAE GDP reached Dh961.9 billion in the first half of 2026, with non-oil sectors accounting for most output despite a second-quarter contraction. Industry: A Fujairah pilot has begun capturing carbon emissions from a live cement plant and mineralising them underground, testing a new approach to industrial decarbonisation. Overseas Advisory: The UAE urged its citizens in Panama to follow local safety guidance after two strong earthquakes struck the country.