UAE committed to 'zero Hormuz' strategy, says diplomat
The UAE will accelerate efforts to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran war, advancing its “Zero Hormuz” strategy to diversify trade routes and supply chains, while stressing that the waterway will remain important, an adviser at the office of the Foreign Minister said. Mohammed Al Dhaheri, former director of the Strategy and Future Department at the UAE Foreign Ministry…
The United Arab Emirates is committed to advancing its "Zero Hormuz" strategy, a Foreign Ministry adviser stated. Mohammed Al Dhaheri, a former director at the UAE Foreign Ministry, explained that the country will intensify its efforts to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran war. The adviser emphasized that while the waterway remains important, the UAE aims to diversify trade routes and supply chains through alternative ports, rail connectivity, and new economic corridors.
The Strait of Hormuz will continue to hold significance for the UAE, the wider Gulf region, and the international system. Prior to the Iran war, approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and gas passed through the waterway. The ongoing conflict has had a significant impact on Gulf states, including the UAE, due to Tehran's attacks on the country's oil tankers and the subsequent disruption of energy prices.
The UAE is actively working on expanding its eastern ports and developing pipelines, road, and rail links to ensure reduced dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the UAE plans to strengthen its security and defence alliances, leveraging its economic, political, and diplomatic influence within the region and beyond.
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