A facility in the Ruwais Industrial Park in the United Arab Emirates caught fire due to a drone attack, prompting the refinery to reportedly shut down as a precaution.

The media office of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, issued a statement on March 10, stating that authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to a fire that occurred at a facility in the Ruwais industrial area. The fire was caused by a drone attack, and there have been no reports of casualties so far. According to reports, the largest oil refinery in the UAE, located in Ruwais, has suspended operations after a drone attack in the industrial area ignited a fire. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is currently assessing the extent of the damage to the facility. The Ruwais refinery has a daily processing capacity of 922,000 barrels of crude oil.