By Suleman Chitera

Oil loading operations have been suspended at the port of Fujairah near the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the United Arab Emirates after an explosion reportedly triggered a fire at the facility.

Initial reports indicate that the blast occurred within the port area, forcing authorities to stop oil-handling activities while emergency teams responded to the fire. The port of Fujairah is one of the region’s key oil export hubs due to its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, a major global shipping route for crude oil.

Officials from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and port authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the cause of the explosion or the extent of the damage.

Further details are expected as investigations and emergency operations continue.

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