UAE expands Fujairah port as Hormuz bypass, hedging Iran conflict risk

The UAE is accelerating construction at Fujairah port to provide a crude export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing Iran-related conflict risk. The expansion signals a strategic hedge against potential closure of the strait, though its capacity and timeline remain uncertain. This development underscores Gulf states' efforts to diversify export infrastructure and reduce dependence on a single chokepoint.