UAE Detains Maldives Pilots in Dubai Air Attack Probe
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Two Maldivian pilots working for Flydubai have been detained in the UAE since Saturday, suspected of involvement in a planned attack and contact with a terrorist pilot. Authorities in Dubai state the pilots sought assignments on flights to Tel Aviv. The Maldivian Embassy confirmed the detention and ongoing security investigation, with no immediate prospect of release or family visits.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two Maldivian Flydubai pilots are detained in the UAE since Saturday.
- They are suspected of involvement in a planned attack and contact with a terrorist pilot.
- The pilots allegedly sought assignments on flights to Tel Aviv.
- Their families have requested information and visits, which have been denied.
- Authorities are conducting a security investigation with no expected release date.
Two junior pilots from Flydubai, both Maldivian citizens, have been detained in the United Arab Emirates since Saturday and are under investigation for alleged involvement in a planned attack. The pilots are suspected of having active contact with a terrorist pilot named Al-Maimi, who may have facilitated their recruitment into the airline. Authorities in Dubai report that the two pilots, described as new recruits, actively sought to be assigned to flights heading to Tel Aviv. The Maldivian Embassy in the UAE revealed new details following inquiries from the pilots' families. The embassy stated that the pilots are being held in security detention by the UAE police and are suspected of involvement in an attempted terrorist incident. Dubai authorities confirmed the pilots maintained close contact with Al-Maimi and are currently undergoing security investigations. There is no current expectation of their release or family visits, despite repeated requests.
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