Flydubai Incident.. The Answer Was in 'Tabuk'

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As a Saudi citizen, I am not concerned with all the analyses, readings, conclusions, and interpretative explanations that many analysts from all sides have presented and continue to present regarding the FlyDubai plane incident, because the truth will be known by the responsible authorities involved, and it will emerge when it becomes clear and confirmed. What matters to me is how the authorities in my country, with all their competencies and levels, dealt with the incident from start to finish with full responsibility, confidence, and professionalism.

In a very short and critical time, officials had to make immediate decisions of a political and security nature, and prepare for an emergency situation that could turn into a disaster if all preparations and arrangements were not in place to prevent it. There were no considerations other than humanity and the commitment to apply the relevant laws and regulations related to such incidents, as indicated by the statement from the Saudi Ministry of Interior after the incident, which confirmed that "the Kingdom deals with emergency cases in accordance with its international and humanitarian obligations, and as stipulated by the regulations and instructions adopted by the relevant authorities, to ensure the safety and security of air navigation and the readiness of the aviation and security systems in the Kingdom, and its ability to respond quickly and effectively to exceptional cases."

This incident has confirmed that the Kingdom does not compromise or negotiate its principles regardless of the circumstances, as it firmly rejected Israel's attempt to send a plane to repatriate the passengers, not for any reason other than that this is its steadfast position towards the occupying state of Israel, which rejects a just peace. Therefore, an Israeli plane cannot land on its soil, in addition to its capability to handle the incident with all its required needs, and we have seen the scenes broadcast by the media from Tabuk Airport, which confirmed that we have the capabilities and readiness that enable us, to the highest standards, to deal with all forms of emergencies.

The Kingdom does not manage its policy with different masks. Its policy has one clear face that cannot be compromised, and therefore, its handling of this incident is a confirmation of the clarity of its policy and the steadfastness of its positions. As for those who have become addicted to competing with it, there is no longer any need to pay attention to them, as they are too small and insignificant for anyone to listen to.