Omani Co-Pilot's Extremism Raises Questions on Flydubai's Vetting Process

Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani co-pilot flagged for extremism, attempted to crash a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. Despite his radical tendencies, he was cleared to fly to Israel, raising questions about vetting procedures. Investigators are probing how he was assigned to the flight and whether security protocols were followed. Omani authorities had previously flagged al-Hammami for extremist activities, leading to his removal from flying duties. The incident has prompted investigations in both Israel and the UAE.

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• Times of India