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Why is Dubai building a new port outside Strait of Hormuz?
short by Sourav Kumar / on Tuesday, 14 July, 2026
Dubai is planning a new multipurpose port and container terminal in Fujairah on the UAE's eastern coast to reduce reliance on Jebel Ali. The move follows a 90-95% drop in Jebel Ali traffic during the conflict and aims to provide a secure alternative. The port would let cargo ships bypass the Strait of Hormuz, reshaping Gulf trade routes.
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