UAE: Cement factory in Fujairah shut down after malfunction, thick smoke rises

A cement factory in Fujairah was shut down because of a technical malfunction, the emirate's environment authority said on Sunday.

Environmental authorities in Fujairah responded swiftly to a report on a technical malfunction in the factory that resulted in dense smoke arising from the facility.

A team from the Fujairah Environment Authority identified the malfunction in one of the factory's operational stages and conducted a comprehensive review of operations.

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"The factory demonstrated cooperation by immediately halting operations to minimize pollution caused by the malfunction, affirming its commitment to environmental protection and corporate social responsibility," the authority said in a statement.

The decision to close the factory aims to minimize the pollution resulting from the malfunction and prioritize environmental protection, the authority explained.

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