Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Wednesday that its air defences were responding to missile and drone attacks.
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Wednesday that its air defences were responding to missile and drone attacks launched from Iran. Meanwhile, the UAE’s largest oil refinery has reportedly shut down after a drone strike, as Iran said no crude exports would leave the Gulf if the United States and Israel continued their bombardment.
Iran has responded to US and Israeli strikes on its territory by launching waves of missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and other Gulf countries, causing damage to infrastructure and disrupting oil production.
UAE closes biggest oil refinery
One of the world’s largest refineries in the UAE has been shut as a “precaution” after a drone attack nearby, a source told news agency AFP.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office said Tuesday that a drone strike caused a fire in Ruwais Industrial City in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
“The Ruwais refinery has halted operations out of precaution,” a source said, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.
State-owned oil company Adnoc describes its Ruwais facility as “the world’s fourth-largest single-site refinery”.
Meanwhile, Saudi oil giant Aramco warned about the serious impact the war could have on global oil supplies.
UAE confirms six-month strategic stockpile of essentials
The UAE said it has a six month strategic reserve of essential goods as the conflict in West Asia continues.
The country’s ministry of economy and tourism said it has increased monitoring at retail outlets across markets nationwide to make sure prices remain stable and that goods are available in sufficient quantities.
It also said extra supplies of commodities that had seen price increases have already been sent to markets in large amounts to maintain steady availability.
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Iran has responded to US and Israeli strikes on its territory by launching waves of missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and other Gulf countries, causing damage to infrastructure and disrupting oil production.
UAE closes biggest oil refinery
One of the world’s largest refineries in the UAE has been shut as a “precaution” after a drone attack nearby, a source told news agency AFP.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office said Tuesday that a drone strike caused a fire in Ruwais Industrial City in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
“The Ruwais refinery has halted operations out of precaution,” a source said, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.
State-owned oil company Adnoc describes its Ruwais facility as “the world’s fourth-largest single-site refinery”.
Meanwhile, Saudi oil giant Aramco warned about the serious impact the war could have on global oil supplies.
UAE confirms six-month strategic stockpile of essentials
The UAE said it has a six month strategic reserve of essential goods as the conflict in West Asia continues.
The country’s ministry of economy and tourism said it has increased monitoring at retail outlets across markets nationwide to make sure prices remain stable and that goods are available in sufficient quantities.
It also said extra supplies of commodities that had seen price increases have already been sent to markets in large amounts to maintain steady availability.
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Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE says responding to missile attacks
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Wednesday that its air defences were responding to missile and drone attacks launched from Iran.
“MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones,” the country’s defence ministry said.