The UAE once again had to bear the brunt of the Middle East crisis as Iran reportedly attacked oil storage facilities at the Fujairah port on Saturday, causing a massive fire at the strategic oil terminal, reports cited by Turkiye Today reported.
Oil storage facilities in Fujairah caught fire after drone attack. The port, one of the world’s largest oil storage and bunkering centres, was reportedly hit by multiple drones.
Some oil loading operations at the UAE’s Fujairah port, located outside the Strait of Hormuz, have been suspended after the drone attack and fire on Saturday morning, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
According to a statement from the Fujairah media office, civil defense teams responded immediately to the incident and worked to control the fire and secure the site.
Officials stressed that public safety starts with individual responsibility and said all necessary measures are being taken to protect citizens, critical infrastructure and essential services.
Earlier, officials in Fujairah said emergency teams had responded to several fires caused by debris from successful air defense intercepts in oil industry areas.
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Fujairah Port holds major strategic, economic and security importance for the UAE and global energy markets, largely due to its location outside the Strait of Hormuz. As the largest port on the east coast of the UAE and the world’s second-largest bunkering hub, it serves as a vital outlet for Gulf oil, allowing shipments to bypass potential bottlenecks in the strait.
