Gulf & World
Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar Recovering After Cockpit Terror Attack
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering after surviving a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight. Read about his heroic actions.
5 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
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Gulf & World
Gulf Tension: Aramco Strike Claimed as Yemen Launches Major Offensive
Tensions surge in the Gulf as Houthis claim an Aramco strike and Yemen launches a major offensive. Maritime security and oil prices are impacted.
5 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Strait of Hormuz Closure Sends UAE Fuel Prices Soaring
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating regional conflicts have led to a significant spike in UAE fuel prices and aviation disruptions.
5 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Sharjah Cracks Down on Illegal Bachelor and Shared Housing
Sharjah launches a joint committee to crack down on illegal bachelor housing, partitioned flats, and unauthorized labor camps across the emirate.
5 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Flydubai Pilot Terror Plot Under Investigation
Investigators probe an alleged attempt by an Omani co-pilot to crash a flydubai jet into Tel Aviv, injuring the Indian captain.
5 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
RAK Tenants: 5% Rental Fee Now Split Into Monthly Utility Bills
Ras Al Khaimah tenants can now pay the 5% annual rental attestation fee in 12 monthly installments through their Etihad WE utility bills.
4 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Gulf Tensions Surge Amid Riyadh Refinery Fire and Tanker Strikes
Tensions escalate in the Gulf as reports emerge of a Riyadh refinery fire and multiple tanker strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.
4 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Heroic Indian Pilot Saves 174 Lives After Mid-Air Attack
Captain Smit Machchhar heroically thwarted a mid-air attack by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight, saving 174 passengers and crew.
4 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Sharjah Arqoub Industrial Area Hits Major Development Milestone
Al Hamriyah Municipality has completed phase 3 of site preparation at Sharjah's Arqoub Industrial Area to improve infrastructure.
4 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Dubai Crown Prince Honors Indian Pilot Who Saved 170 Lives
Sheikh Hamdan visited Captain Smit Machchhar after he thwarted a mid-air terror attack on a flydubai flight, saving 170 lives.
4 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Hailed as Hero After Mid-Air Attack
Captain Smit Machchhar survived a co-pilot's axe attack on a flydubai flight, saving 174 lives during a terrifying mid-air descent.
4 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
UAE Classifies Flydubai Mid-Air Attack as Terror Incident
UAE Prosecutor General labels flydubai flight FZ1073 incident a terrorist attack after a co-pilot's violent attempt to hijack the plane.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Smoke Seen Over Saudi Aramco Facility Amid Houthi Attacks
A massive plume of smoke was spotted over an Aramco facility near Riyadh amid rising regional tensions and Houthi missile activity.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Dubai Crown Prince Visits Heroic Indian Pilot After Mid-Air Terror Attempt
Sheikh Hamdan visited Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who thwarted a mid-air terror attack on a flydubai flight.
3 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bhavans Middle East Founder N.K. Ramachandran Menon Dies at 78
N.K. Ramachandran Menon, the visionary founder of the Bhavans Middle East school network, has passed away in Kerala at the age of 78.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Saves Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight
Captain Smit Machchhar thwarted a co-pilot's violent attempt to seize a flydubai aircraft, preventing a mid-air tragedy.
3 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
UAE Labels flydubai Cockpit Assault a Terrorist Act
UAE authorities have classified the attempted flydubai hijacking as a terrorist act following a violent cockpit assault and emergency diversion.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Ajman Launches Pilot Rules for Bachelor and Shared Housing
Ajman Municipality starts a pilot program to regulate bachelor and shared housing in five districts to improve safety and occupancy standards.
3 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
New 4,300sqm Park Unveiled at Al Ain's Iconic Clock Roundabout
Al Ain City Municipality unveils a massive new green park featuring cycling paths and walking trails at the iconic Clock Roundabout.
3 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Flydubai Pilot Attack: 180 Lives Saved in Mid-Air Struggle
A flydubai flight narrowly escaped disaster after a first officer attacked the captain mid-air. 180 people were on board during the terrifying incident.
3 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
RAK Police Safety Briefing for Ceramic Company Contractors
Ras Al Khaimah Police held an awareness session for ceramic company contractors on workplace safety and preventing cybercrime.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Five Indian Sailors Rescued After Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz
Five Indian crew members were safely evacuated to Oman after the Kuwaiti tanker MT Kazimah III was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Visionary Educator and Nine Gulf Schools Founder Dies at 78
Visionary educator and founder of Nine Gulf Schools, NK Ramachandran Menon, passes away at 78, leaving a massive educational legacy in the UAE and Gulf.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Thwarts Mid-Air Hijack on flydubai Flight
Captain Smit Machchhar heroically defended his flydubai aircraft from a co-pilot's attack during a terrifying mid-air descent over Saudi Arabia.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh