Flydubai Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Security Incident

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Ben Gurion International Airport was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday following a security incident, the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority said.

The authority said the incident aboard flight FZ1073 had been brought under control.

The aircraft, which departed from Dubai International Airport, made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia after changing course.

The authority’s statement did not specify the nature of the security incident or provide further details about the circumstances that prompted the diversion.