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Mainstream publications including the Times of India picked up the story from Al Mayadeen and Sputnik and reported there had been multiple explosions.
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In this Sept. 21, 2016 file photo, an oil tanker approaches to the new Jetty during the launch of the new $650 million oil facility in Fujairah. AP
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Al Mayadeen used graphics and breaking news banners to claim Fujairah port and tankers anchored just off the coast were on fire.
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There was no sign of a fire or damage to Fujairah Port or vessels anchored off the coast on Sunday. Pawan Singh / The National
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There was no sign of a fire or damage to Fujairah Port or vessels anchored off the coast on Sunday. Pawan Singh / The National
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There was no sign of a fire or damage to Fujairah Port or vessels anchored off the coast on Sunday. Pawan Singh / The National
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Operations at Fujairah Port are continuing as usual, the emirate's government media office has said. Courtesy: Port of Fujairah
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Mainstream publications including the Times of India picked up the story from Al Mayadeen and Sputnik and reported there had been multiple explosions.
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In this Sept. 21, 2016 file photo, an oil tanker approaches to the new Jetty during the launch of the new $650 million oil facility in Fujairah. AP
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Al Mayadeen used graphics and breaking news banners to claim Fujairah port and tankers anchored just off the coast were on fire.
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There was no sign of a fire or damage to Fujairah Port or vessels anchored off the coast on Sunday. Pawan Singh / The National
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There was no sign of a fire or damage to Fujairah Port or vessels anchored off the coast on Sunday. Pawan Singh / The National
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There was no sign of a fire or damage to Fujairah Port or vessels anchored off the coast on Sunday. Pawan Singh / The National
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Operations at Fujairah Port are continuing as usual, the emirate's government media office has said. Courtesy: Port of Fujairah
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Mainstream publications including the Times of India picked up the story from Al Mayadeen and Sputnik and reported there had been multiple explosions.
UAE says four cargo vessels 'sabotaged' off Fujairah coast
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Gargash said the sabotage took place within the UAE's "territorial waters"
Daniel Sanderson
13 May, 2019
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