UAE tennis tournament cancelled after drone attack sparks oil fireMotorists drive past a plume of smoke rising from a reported Iranian strike in the industrial district of Doha on March 1, 2026. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An ATP Challenger tennis tournament in the UAE's Fujairah was cancelled on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time) after play was interrupted earlier in the day because of drone strikes on nearby oil refineries. The England Lions cricket team also arrived home on Tuesday after the cancellation of the rest of their limited-overs series against Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates. At the tennis on Tuesday, falling debris from the interception of a drone caused a fire in an oil field located around 15km (nine miles) from the site of the tournament. The UAE has been targeted by more than 800 drones and 200 missiles since Saturday, according to its Ministry of Defense.

Source: Philippine Star March 03, 2026 22:33 UTC