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Abu Dhabi's Ruwais refinery (Image: Getty)

Abu Dhabi's authorities are responding to a fire at the Ruwais Industrial Complex after a drone attack. Officials said the blaze broke out at one of the facilities within the industrial site following the strike. No injuries have been reported so far.

In a statement, authorities said: "The competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are dealing with a fire that broke out in one of the facilities within the Ruwais Industrial Complex, resulting from a drone attack, with no injuries recorded so far." They urged the public to rely on official updates and avoid sharing rumours or unverified information while the situation is being addressed. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry issued a stark warning, saying: "Any targeting of civilian infrastructure will have catastrophic consequences for all."

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What is the Ruwais Industrial Complex?

The Ruwais  complex is the fourth-largest isngle oil refinery in the world and the largest in the Middle East.

The vast complex houses several facilities operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), with the capacity to refine up to 922,000 barrels of oil per day, highlighting its significance to the region’s energy sector.

Ruwais also plays a key role in Abu Dhabi's downstream operations, hosting major chemical, fertiliser and industrial gas plants, making it one of the emirate’s most important energy hubs.

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"Any targeting of civilian infrastructure will have catastrophic consequences for all"

In the last half an hour, a Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has issued a stark warning, as reported by the official Al Jazeera Mubasher News account:

"Any targeting of civilian infrastructure will have catastrophic consequences for all."

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Abu Dhabi Media Office statement

"The competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are dealing with a fire that broke out in one of the facilities within the Ruwais Industrial Complex, resulting from a drone attack, with no injuries recorded so far. The competent authorities have urged the public to obtain information from official sources only, and to avoid circulating rumors or unverified information."

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