The Fujairah passenger station on the Etihad Rail Network has become the first completed passenger station on the network.
Several ships were hit by suspected Iranian missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and a UAE oil complex was set on fire. This follows the launch of Project Freedom by US military to end the blockade of the shipping route.
Authorities in the UAE's Fujairah said on Monday that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following what they described as a drone attack originating from Iran. Civil defence teams were deployed immediately to contain the blaze, said the report.
The United Arab Emirates is accelerating efforts to strengthen alternative trade corridors, improve customs systems and expand regional shipping connectivity as it works to protect supply chains and reinforce its position as a trusted global logistics hub amid continuing regional disruptions.
Fujairah’s hospitality sector achieved record occupancy levels at the start of 2026, with rates reaching between 95% and 100%. The emirate saw a substantial influx of visitors attracted by its distinct mountainous terrain and leisure attractions.
Marine fuel sales at UAE’s Fujairah port hit a record low in March, as the US-Iran conflict disrupted supply and demand at the key Gulf refuelling hub, with bunker volumes falling to 158,852 cubic metres.
Authorities in Fujairah have confirmed that a major fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industries Zone following a drone attack, with no injuries reported.
SalamAir has announced additional flights on several routes to accommodate increased travel demand in March 2026. The extra services will operate between Muscat and destinations including Fujairah, Sphinx (Cairo), and Port Sudan.
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and Department of Civil Aviation in Fujairah (DCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at consolidating strategic partnership and exchanging expertise, thereby contributing to improved performance efficiency and ensuring the highest levels of safety and security in this vital sector.
MENA Biofuels, part of the Mercantile & Maritime Group, has commenced implementation of the UAE’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ).
