UAE official Gargash: regional fight against extremism ongoing, hate speech fuels terror risk

UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash has warned that justifying terrorism through hate speech remains a significant threat as extremism continues to be a challenge in the region. Speaking on social media platform X, Gargash noted that the recent terrorist incident serves as a new warning that the ongoing conflict with extremism is far from over.

Gargash emphasized the importance of the UAE's proactive and decisive approach, asserting that there is no tolerance for extremism and that the government will not tolerate any form of radical rhetoric. He stressed that ensuring security begins with addressing hate speech and cutting off the sources that fuel radicalization.

Earlier, UAE Attorney General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi announced that investigations into Flydubai flight FZ1073 had revealed that the co-pilot had attempted to carry out a terrorist act during the flight. According to Shamsi, the co-pilot initiated his attack by assaulting the captain in the cockpit using a crash axe and attempting to seize control of the aircraft's controls.