Flydubai Terror Probe and Oman Link: UAE prosecutors say the Omani co-pilot accused in the Dubai–Tel Aviv cockpit attack tried to seize control and carry out a “terrorist act,” after stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe; the flight plunged nearly 17,000 feet before passengers and crew subdued the attacker and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Identity and Background: The suspect is widely reported as Hamam al-Hammami, 29, with claims he was removed from Oman Air training over extremist views and later studied aviation management via distance learning in the UK; social media posts tied to al-Qaeda figures have also been reported, while investigators continue to assess motives and possible connections. Oman’s Role in Vetting Questions: Reports highlight a potential security failure over how a person barred in Oman ended up on an Israel-bound flight, with Israel and the UAE probing whether screening gaps played a part. Regional Security Spillover: Separate reports confirm five Indian nationals were rescued after a projectile hit a Kuwait-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, with Oman authorities assisting. Industrial Update from Oman: Madayn says Raysut Industrial City attracted nine new projects worth RO 6.55m in H1 2026, supporting Omanisation and planned infrastructure expansion.