Oil tanker MT Riah not owned by UAE

Abu Dhabi - It does not carry Emirati personnel, and did not emit a distress call.

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By WAM

Published: Wed 17 Jul 2019, 7:22 PM

A UAE official said on Tuesday that the oil tanker MT Riah is not owned by the UAE.

He explained in a statement: "The tanker in question is neither UAE owned nor operated."

"It does not carry Emirati personnel, and did not emit a distress call."

"We are monitoring the situation with our international partners," he concluded.

WAM

Published: Wed 17 Jul 2019, 7:22 PM

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