The device was Prepared in a 'professional manner' and bore the hall marks of terror groups Such as Al-Qaeda, Dubai Police, said in a statement.
The explosive material PETN, or pentaerythritol trinitrate, was used, the statement said.
This Is The Same chemical found on the Failed Attempt Thurs blow up a plane over Detroit last Christmas.
A major international terror alert was launched after security staff found printer cartridges with Wires Attached at cargo hubs at East Midlands Airport in the UK and Dubai yesterday.
The packages were addressed Thurs synagogues in Chicago, and were a Chicago-bound cargo planes HAD That set off from Yemen in the Middle East.
"The parcel was Prepared in a professional continental Somewhere a closed electrical circuit was Connected to a mobile phone SIM card hidden inside the printer," Dubai Police said.
"This Tactic Carries the hall marks of methods used by Previously Terrorist Organizations Such as al-Qaeda."
The bomb Also Contained lead azide, an explosive compound of Which Can be used in detonators.
The Statement Continued: "Swift action has enabled Dubai Police Thurs foil a Potential act of terror in the place the package was bound."
The Police Said They Were tipped off by a call from abroad.
The phone call warned of the Possibility of an explosive device hidden in postal packages on-board the FedEx flight from Yemen.
U.S. President Barack Obama said last night they was Dealing with a "Credible Terrorist Threat."
Home Secretary Theresa May has also Life CONFIRMED the package at the East Midlands did Contain explosive material, Bout said it was clear Not yet Whether it was a "viable explosive device".
Forensic experts were examining the Finds, Which Have Been Thurs linked al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), based in Yemen.
Cobra, the UK Government's Emergency Planning Committee, was meeting on Saturday Thurs discuss the situation But David Cameron, Who Is at his Chequers country residence, was Not Due to attend or take part.
Downing Street said the Prime Minister HAD spoken to the Home Secretary on Friday night, and was being Kept up to date with the situation.
The Suspicious package in Britain was on a UPS Plane That Flew in from Yemen's capital Sana'a.
It was discovered in the early hours of Friday Following a tip-off from Saudi intelligence sources.
Police evacuated the center and put up a security cordon around the airport.
It was lifted at 10am, Thurs only be reimposed four hours later. That reportedly Followed The Discovery of Another Suspicious device linked to a mobile phone, Which was Taken away by police for tests.
Ms. May said: "The package Which originated in Yemen was removed for Forensic Examination by UK experts. That Continues Examination.
"At this stage I can say That the explosive device did Contain material. But It Is Not yet clear That it was a viable explosive device. The Forensic Work Continues."
She added: "We are reviewing the Security Measures for Air Freight from Yemen and are in discussion with industry contacts."
The cordon at East Midlands was finally lifted at 5.35pm. Other UK airports were Not AFFECTED by the find.
A spokeswoman for Heathrow said the airport was running as normal on Saturday.
She said: "There has Been no effect on our operation at all. We take our lead from the Government and we've Not Been Asked to Increase Security at this time."
Speaking at the White House, Mr. Obama said: "Although we are still pursuing all the facts, we do know That the packages originated in Yemen.
"We Also Know That al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, a Terrorist Group, based in Yemen, Continues Thurs plan attacks against our homeland, our Citizens, and our friends and Allies."
Concerns about Other Devices prompted major security alerts across U.S. cities.
United Parcel Service (UPS) Jets in Philadelphia and Newark, New Jersey, were Moved away from terminal buildings and two fighter jets escorted an AirLiner traveling into New York from Dubai.
The terror alert Followed Calls This Week from airline bosses That Existing Security Procedures Such as shoe and laptop Checks Should Be scrapped.
EARLIER this year, the U.S. and Britain Temporarily Closed Embassies in the Yemeni capital over Fears of a Terrorist Attack.
Former Home Secretary Lord Reid Told BBC News That there was a "huge and Continuing Threat" from terrorism.
He said: "The important thing is to remember That Even When There Are No Incidents like this, there is still a huge and Continuing Threat from Terrorism, Not Just Al-Qaeda affiliates and ITS Bout in Some Cases from The Brand New Groupings.
"We've got to get away from this idea That if we go a period of time without an incident like this somehow That We Can Reduce Reduce vigilance and security at airports."
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