The UAE is developing a new project to end its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is developing a large-scale plan designed to enable the country to minimize its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most important maritime routes for global oil trade.
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Tani Al-Zeyoudi stated that the country is striving for complete independence from the strait, regardless of whether it remains open to shipping.
According to him, the Emirates are already partially bypassing the Strait of Hormuz thanks to an oil pipeline to Fujairah, through which some oil shipments are transported to ports on the coast of the Gulf of Oman.
A key element of the new project will be the large-scale modernization and expansion of the eastern ports of Dibba, Fujairah, and Khor Fakkan, which are located outside the Strait of Hormuz. There are also plans to build a new port on the coast of the Gulf of Oman.
In addition, the country’s authorities intend to invest in the development of pipelines, rail, and road infrastructure to improve logistics between oil-producing regions, oil refineries, and the eastern ports.
The UAE is also exploring additional opportunities to export liquefied natural gas, petrochemical products, and other energy resources bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
At the same time, experts note that while oil transportation via the new infrastructure could become completely independent of the Strait of Hormuz, redirecting LNG and aluminum exports will be significantly more difficult. Furthermore, the country remains heavily dependent on ports in the Persian Gulf, particularly on the region’s largest container hub—Jebel Ali.
The project’s timeline and cost have not yet been disclosed. It is known only that all initiatives are currently in the planning stage.
This is reported by Bloomberg.
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