UAE authorities place weapons on Dubai‑Cairo flight, diverting plane to Abu Dhabi
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- On 14 August 2023 a flight from Dubai to Cairo was diverted to Abu Dhabi after UAE authorities placed weapons on the aircraft to attack mosquitoes.
- The passengers were not harmed and the authorities did not provide a reason for the action.
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