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Drone Attack on UAE: Largest Oil Refinery Shuts Down

Published March 10, 2026, 17:15
Drone Attack on UAE: Largest Oil Refinery Shuts Down

The largest oil refinery in the United Arab Emirates, in the Ruwais area, has suspended operations following a drone attack that caused a fire. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) is assessing the damage to the facilities. The Ruwais refinery can process 922,000 barrels of oil per day. The attack is part of a series of similar incidents that have recently occurred in the Middle East, causing disruptions to critical energy infrastructure. Saudi Arabia recently closed its largest refinery following a similar drone attack, while Qatar suspended operations at the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facility. ADNOC has not yet commented on the incident.