The UAE’s ‘Zero Hormuz’ strategy runs through Fujairah
The Iran war has presented one of the country’s poorer emirates with a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.’
The UAE’s “Zero Hormuz” strategy is a regional push to reduce Iran's influence over Gulf trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Positioned at the heart of this initiative is Fujairah, an underprivileged emirate known for low-cost resorts and mountain escapes. The port of Fujairah is at the forefront of this transformation, with a large tugboat visible on its sole jetty capable of handling two million barrels of oil.
Smaller vessels and tankers engaged in ship-to-ship transfers were also present, guarded by a UAE naval corvette. Fujairah's strategic location is its greatest asset, positioning it to bypass the strait and potentially lead to the establishment of a liquefied natural gas plant, a refinery, and an even larger port.
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