Fujairah Port, located on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates by the Gulf of Oman, is one of the largest marine ports in the country and a key global center for the storage of crude oil and fuel. It plays a critical role in shipping and trade by supplying ships with fuel and exporting crude oil and petroleum products. Its strategic importance is heightened by its unique position outside the Strait of Hormuz, a pivotal chokepoint in global energy transport.

Recently, the port has come under attack from drones during the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian conflicts, which has led to a temporary suspension of oil loading operations as of March 16, 2026. Such incidents underline the vulnerabilities that major maritime hubs like Fujairah face amid escalating tensions in the region. The port's operational status is vital not only to the UAE's economy but also to global oil markets.

Fujairah Port was officially opened in 1983, having begun construction in 1978, and features nine main berths and 14 branch berths for ships, along with specific infrastructure for low-sulfur fuel tankers. As one of the first ports in the region dedicated to large Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), its capabilities as a crucial logistics center for oil transport reflect its importance in the contemporary geopolitical landscape.