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Extradition between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where the Flydubai plane landed, can be complex. While both are members of the Arab League and have some agreements, the process isn't always straightforward. It often depends on the specific charges, the nationality of the suspect like Hamam al-Hammami, and the political relationship at the time.
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