Flydubai Pilot Attacker Hamaam Al-Hamaami Linked to Extremist Views, Al-Qaeda Figures

Kathmandu. More serious details have emerged about pilot Hamaam Al-Hamaami, accused of attacking a colleague pilot inside a Flydubai aircraft bound for Tel Aviv and attempting to hijack the plane. CNN reported that Al-Hamaami's social media accounts contained pictures of individuals linked to Al-Qaeda, videos of Israeli aircraft, and content reflecting extremist views.

Following the incident on Wednesday, his social media activities were also studied as part of the investigation. Al-Hamaami is an Omani citizen. He was born in the United Arab Emirates to an Omani father and a Syrian mother. He spent part of his life in the UAE.