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  "id": 11669157,
  "title": "Dr Gargash warns that 'region's struggle with extremism persists'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/dr-gargash-warns-that-regions-struggle-with-extremism-persists",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T10:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/03/dr-gargash-warns-that-regions-struggles-with-extremism-persists/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Anwar Gargash, the UAE's diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, has warned that the region's ongoing struggle with extremism remains a pressing concern. Emphasizing the need to combat radical ideologies, Gargash cautioned that justifying terrorism through hate speech poses a significant danger. In a post on social media, he stated that the recent terrorist operation serves as a fresh reminder that the conflict has not ended.\n\nThe remarks came in the wake of the UAE's attorney general revealing that a co-pilot aboard a flydubai flight, which was forced to divert to Saudi Arabia, allegedly attempted to carry out a terrorist act. According to investigations, the co-pilot, Hamad Al Shamsi, attacked the captain during a cockpit confrontation using a crash axe typically kept for emergencies. The plane's crash axe, designed for emergency use, was allegedly wielded by the co-pilot in a bid to seize control of the aircraft.\n\nGargash's warning underscores the importance of the UAE's zero-tolerance approach towards extremism and its discourse. He stressed that no leniency should be shown toward such ideologies, as security begins with confronting hate and eliminating the sources of extremism. Earlier, Gargash commended the bravery of flydubai pilot Capt Smit Machchhar in thwarting the terrorist attempt on Wednesday. Machchhar's swift actions, which included opening the cockpit door to call for help, ultimately saved the lives of 172 passengers and crew members. The co-pilot was overpowered by a group of passengers and a reserve pilot, who managed to land the Boeing 737 safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.",
  "summary": "Dr Anwar Gargash , diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, on Saturday warned that the region's \"struggle with extremism\" persists as he emphasised the need to tackle radical ideologies. Dr Gargash highlighted the UAE's zero tolerance approach as he cautioned that the justification of terrorism through hate speech \"is part of the danger\". In a message on social media, the senior Emirati…",
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        "title": "UAE official Gargash: regional fight against extremism ongoing, hate speech fuels terror risk",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/uae-official-gargash-regional-fight-against-extremism-ongoing-hate",
        "published": "2026-10-03T09:13:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Gargash says region’s struggle against extremism is not over",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/gargash-says-regions-struggle-against-extremism-is-not-over",
        "published": "2026-10-03T09:39:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Dr Gargash warns that 'region's struggle with extremism persists'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/dr-gargash-warns-that-regions-struggle-with-extremism-persists-11681822",
        "published": "2026-10-03T10:40:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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