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Dubai Moves Fast to Build a Port That Bypasses the Strait of Hormuz
NYT > World News·Thursday, 23 July 2026
A Dubai-based logistics company unveiled a deal to develop shipping terminals on the UAE's east coast, creating an alternative route that avoids the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes as tankers have already begun diverting away from the strait due to Houthi threats. The move signals that Gulf nations are actively preparing for the possibility of a prolonged Hormuz disruption.
Why It Matters
A workable bypass route could stabilise global oil shipping and reduce the risk of supply shocks — which matters for any country, including India, that imports significant amounts of Gulf oil.
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