The United Arab Emirates once again bore the brunt of the Middle East crisis, as Iran reportedly struck oil storage facilities at the Fujairah port on Saturday, sparking a massive fire at the strategic oil terminal, according to reports in Türkiye Today.
A fire broke out at oil storage facilities in Fujairah after a drone strike. The port, one of the world’s largest oil storage and fueling hubs, was reportedly bombed by multiple drones.Some oil loading operations at the UAE port of Fujairah, located outside the Strait of Hormuz, were suspended after a drone attack and shooting 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 contain the fire and secure the site.The authorities stressed that public safety begins with individual responsibility, and said that all necessary measures are being taken to protect civilians, vital infrastructure and basic services.Earlier, authorities in Fujairah said that emergency teams responded to multiple fires in oil industry areas caused by debris resulting from successful air defense interceptions.
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The Port of Fujairah holds great strategic, economic and security importance to 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 second-largest bunkering center in the world, it serves as a vital outlet for Gulf oil, allowing shipments to bypass potential bottlenecks in the strait.
