The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered an investigation into the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073, including any possible connection to terrorist activity or intent.

In a statement issued on Thursday, a day after the incident, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Counsellor Dr Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, had ordered a team of specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes. The state news agency WAM said the investigation team had launched its work.