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 on board, the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority said.

Flight FZ1073 had departed Dubai International Airport and was heading to Ben Gurion when the incident occurred.

The authority said the situation was brought under control. The incident prompted the aircraft to change course and make an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.

The statement did not specify the nature of the security incident or provide further details about the circumstances that led to the diversion.