Weekend Digest: UAE fuel prices rise, flydubai incident, Shah Rukh Khan praise and more
From higher UAE fuel prices and flight disruptions amid regional tensions to major developments involving flydubai, this week delivered stories with an immediate impact on residents and travellers. Entertainment also grabbed attention, with Amitabh Bachchan praising Shah Rukh Khan, Nora Fatehi returning to Tamil cinema and Kapil Sharma back on Netflix. Plus, a Dubai-bound passenger’s airport…
UAE fuel prices increased in October 2026, as announced by the UAE Fuel Price Committee. The carrier flydubai reported an altercation in the flight deck of its Dubai-Tel Aviv flight FZ1073, which diverted to Tabuk. Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan praised Shah Rukh Khan's determination and recalled his inspiring attitude during a Kaun Banega Crorepati interview.
Nora Fatehi returned to Tamil cinema with a new song in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2'. A Filipino woman was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Dubai over illegal recruitment charges. Several UAE airlines, including flydubai and Air Arabia, reported flight delays and cancellations due to regional tensions. Kapil Sharma is set to return to Netflix with the fifth season of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'.
Saudi Arabia clarified its involvement in the flydubai incident, stating that the Kingdom took necessary measures following the emergency landing of a flydubai flight at Tabuk airport. Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh was among those linked to Income Tax Department searches in Mumbai over suspected financial irregularities. Pakistan will stop issuing machine-readable passports from October 15, 2026 and will transition to e-passports.
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