Authorities in Dubai confirmed that no injuries were caused by a fire at the US consulate in the city on Tuesday evening.
The fire was “drone-related”, said the Dubai Media Office on X. An emergency team was posted to the consulate and it was later confirmed that no injuries occurred in the blaze.
“Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US consulate has been successfully contained. Emergency teams responded immediately. No injuries have been reported,” the media office said late on Tuesday.
“The fire near the US consulate in Dubai has been fully extinguished, with no injuries reported. Dubai authorities reaffirm their commitment to ensuring everyone's safety and security,” the media office later added.
Condemnation
Jasem Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council, on Wednesday condemned the attacks in Fujairah.
A fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone as a result of falling debris from an intercepted drone, the emirate's media office confirmed on Tuesday.
A vessel was struck by an “unknown projectile” about 13km off the coast of Fujairah, UK Maritime Trade Operations said on Wednesday.
The act of aggression constituted a blatant breach of the sovereignty of a GCC member state and a serious escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region, Mr Al Budaiwi said according to the Kuwait News Agency.
Attacking vital installations and infrastructure is unacceptable by all standards and is an escalation that disregards the rules of international law, he said.
Such actions aim to destabilise the security of GCC states and global energy markets, and pose a direct threat to regional and international supply security, as well as to maritime navigation and international trade, he added.
Returning home
Etihad Rail ran three services between the border with Saudi Arabia and Al Faya station in Abu Dhabi to return more than 350 Emiratis and UAE residents who had been stranded outside the country.
“This initiative reflects the resilience and operational agility of the UAE’s national railway network and reinforces its strategic role in ensuring continuity of movement and serving the community under all circumstances by providing safe and reliable alternative transport solutions,” Etihad Rail said on X.
Calls of support
President Sheikh Mohamed received more calls from leaders around the world to offer their support to the UAE in the wake of attacks from Iran.
Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, called Sheikh Mohamed to "discuss the serious military and security developments in the region and the threat they pose to regional and international peace and security", reported state news agency Wam.
The presidents of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera; Uganda, Yoweri Museveni; Mozambique, Daniel Chapo; and Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, also called Sheikh Mohamed.
