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UAE's Port of Fujirrah Faces Pressure as Oil Market Tensions Rise

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Iran launched drone attacks on Saturday that ignited fires in its port facility within Dubai Emirate while simultaneously striking the UAE's Fujairah, a major global hub for refueling ships and crude exports.

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    Oil loading operations in Dubai have resumed following drone attacks that caused fires on Saturday.
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    Iran is responsible for the recent assault, which included a massive blaze at Fujairah port outside the Strait of Hormuz.
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    Fujairah serves as a critical global hub exporting over 1.7 million barrels per day and refueling ships near strategic waterways.
Mar 15, 20:36 "Oil loading" at the UAE's Fujairah port have resumed following a drone strike and fire on Saturday.

Oil loading operations in the port have resumed following an incident involving drones.

— (Manilatimes)

The UAE's Fujairah emirate is a major bunkering hub and crude export terminal located outside the Strait of Hormuz, serving as one outlet for approximately 1 million barrels per day (the excerpt cuts off but implies this scale).

— (Manilatimes)