Fujairah Drone Strike Injures Three Indians

The Indian mission said it had been in contact with local authorities to ensure the injured received medical care and support. The condition of the three men, who were taken to hospital, was not immediately disclosed.

In a separate statement, the Fujairah Media Office said the men sustained moderate injuries in the strike, which triggered a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ). Emergency and Civil Defence teams were deployed to the site and worked to contain the blaze.

Officials said the fire broke out following a drone strike originating from Iran, describing it as part of a developing situation affecting oil facilities in the area.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the attacks, which it said targeted civilian facilities using missiles and drones and resulted in injuries to foreign nationals.

The ministry described the incident as a “serious escalation” and an “unacceptable act of aggression”, adding that it posed a direct threat to the UAE’s security and stability. It also stated that the attacks violated international law and the United Nations Charter.

Remote Learning

In a related development, UAE authorities announced precautionary measures in response to heightened regional tensions, including missile interception alerts earlier in the day.

The Ministry of Education later confirmed a temporary shift to distance learning for all nurseries, public and private schools, and staff, from Tuesday, May 5 until Friday, May 8, 2026. The move was described as a precautionary step to ensure student safety while monitoring the evolving situation.

Schools had initially informed parents that normal operations would continue, but the decision was later revised as the security situation developed.

The UAE had repeatedly called for restraint amid rising regional tensions, warning against actions that could further destabilise the Gulf.