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Why divert to Saudi Arabia?
Airlines prioritise passenger and crew safety above all else. In an emergency, pilots must land at the nearest suitable airport, regardless of political relations between countries. Saudi Arabia has several international airports capable of handling such diversions, making Tabuk a logical choice when an emergency was declared on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
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