UAE authorities place weapons on Dubai‑Cairo flight, diverting plane to Abu Dhabi

Based on · First reported 3 Oct 2026

UAE authorities place weapons on Dubai‑Cairo flight, diverting plane to Abu Dhabi — Image: maharashtratimes.com

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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