Drone Attack Hits UAE Port Again, Forces Suspension of Oil Loading

Drone Attack Hits UAE Port Again, Forces Suspension of Oil Loading

A drone strike hit the Fujairah Port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, sparking a major fire at one of the country’s key petroleum facilities. Civil defence teams responded promptly, containing the blaze with no injuries reported, the Fujairah Media Office confirmed.

Authorities were forced to suspend oil loading operations, disrupting activities at one of the world’s most important oil bunkering and export hubs. Officials noted that this marks another attack in recent days, following a separate strike on Saturday, highlighting the vulnerability of UAE’s energy infrastructure.

Fujairah sits at the terminus of the Habshan–Fujairah pipeline, part of the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline system, which spans 248 miles and transports 1.5 million barrels of oil per day, with a capacity of 1.8 million barrels. The pipeline allows the UAE to export crude outside the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital chokepoint.

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The attacks come amid escalating regional tensions after the February 28 U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that U.S. assets in the UAE, including ports, docks, and military sites, could be targeted, while state media urged residents near Fujairah, Jebel Ali, and Khalifa ports to evacuate due to military activity.

Earlier on Monday, a separate drone strike hit a fuel depot near Dubai International Airport, causing a fire and temporarily disrupting flights. These incidents underscore growing concerns over the security of civilian and industrial infrastructure in the UAE.

Energy experts warn that repeated drone strikes on Fujairah Port could have serious repercussions for global oil supply and prices if disruptions continue. With the port handling a significant share of UAE crude exports, ongoing instability threatens to impact international energy markets.

UAE authorities are assessing the damage and reviewing security protocols to protect critical infrastructure as tensions in the Middle East remain high.

Drone Attack Hits UAE Port Again, Forces Suspension of Oil Loading