Drone strike sparks major fire at Fujairah oil hub, halts UAE export loading

A drone attack has triggered a major fire at the Fujairah oil export hub in the UAE, one of the Middle East’s most strategic energy terminals located outside the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities temporarily halted oil loading operations as emergency crews worked to contain the blaze at the critical petroleum industrial zone. The incident comes shortly after a fire near Dubai Airport linked to a drone impact on a fuel tank, raising concerns about escalating attacks on regional energy infrastructure. Fujairah plays a vital role in global oil logistics by providing an alternative export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz during periods of geopolitical tension.