FlyDubai co-pilot was Omani national flagged over extremism concerns, sources say
The co-pilot has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, according to three people with knowledge of the situation, including a Gulf and Western diplomat.
The Hindu reports that the co-pilot has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, according to three people with knowledge of the situation, including a Gulf and Western diplomat.
This world story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Omani, Hamam and Gulf.
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