Flydubai Probe and Pilot Update: The UAE has ordered a specialised Public Prosecution investigation into the Dubai–Tel Aviv FZ1073 cockpit incident, including whether it involved terrorist activity, prior planning or external direction, as Saudi Arabia conducts a joint probe and says the co-pilot assaulted the captain; Indian authorities report Captain Smit Machchhar is in good health after being airlifted to Abu Dhabi for further treatment, following the emergency landing in Tabuk. Israel-UAE Flight Fallout: Flydubai suspended Israel flights after the incident; El Al says it will run special rescue flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv, while Israel’s foreign minister says he spoke with UAE counterparts to strengthen cooperation against extremist threats. UAE BRICS Tax Push: The UAE Federal Tax Authority joined BRICS tax leaders in New Delhi to boost global tax cooperation and share expertise. Global Food Week Returns: Global Food Week opens in Abu Dhabi from Oct 6-8 with record international participation and a Global Food Security Summit alongside. Urban Mobility in Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail, Q Mobility and Parkin announced a smart parking partnership across station networks using digital and AI tools. Dubai Fitness Challenge Registrations: Dubai Ride 2026 registrations are now open as part of the 10th Dubai Fitness Challenge running through late November. Weather Watch: NCM forecasts partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with a chance of light rain and dustier winds at times.