Abu Dhabi Ruwais large petrochemical facility attacked and halted operations

Golden Ten Data reported on April 5 that the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office in the United Arab Emirates stated on Sunday that a large petrochemical plant in Ruwais has suspended operations after an attack triggered multiple fires. The office said on social platform X that the fires were caused by falling debris from an air defense interception and that there were no casualties. Since the United States and Israel launched war against Iran at the end of February, the UAE and other Persian Gulf countries have been attacked by Iran multiple times. Last month, the large industrial zone in Ruwais, Dhafra region, was also attacked, causing Abu Dhabi's only refinery to cease operations. The petrochemical plant in the complex, operated by Borouge, produces polyethylene and polypropylene. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is developing Ruwais into a key hub to promote its refined oil trading as well as global chemical and natural gas businesses. However, after more than a month of ongoing war, UAE infrastructure remains a primary target for Iranian strikes. Last week, the country’s largest natural gas processing facility in Habshan suspended operations after an attack.