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Dubai plans new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Project to build capacity on UAE’s east coast represents a major shift after US-Iran war

Dubai plans new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz

TL;DR

  • Dubai is planning to expand its port capacity on the UAE's east coast.
  • This move is considered a significant shift in strategy.
  • The project is a response to potential issues related to the Strait of Hormuz.
  • It aims to create alternative shipping routes.