UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure – report
According to a report by FT, the new port would be built in the city of Fujairah, which already has a harbor but lacks the necessary infrastructure to serve as a major export hub.
The United Arab Emirates plans to build new ports and oil hubs in Fujairah and other locations on the Gulf of Oman to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Financial Times report. This initiative, led by DP World, aims to reduce dependence on Dubai's Jebel Ali hub and mitigate risks from increased conflict in the Strait. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously suggested rerouting energy pipelines westward to the Red Sea and Mediterranean, bypassing Iran's "geographic choke point." This project could integrate with the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), potentially making Haifa a key export hub. However, Saudi Arabia is reportedly pushing to exclude Israel from IMEC, possibly redirecting the railway through Syria. Experts suggest that a peace agreement with Palestinians and their inclusion in IMEC would garner more support for Israel's participation.
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