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Dubai Is Already Planning for the Next Strait of Hormuz Crisis

The Strait of Hormuz reopened less than a month ago, but Dubai is already planning for the next closure.

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The Strait of Hormuz reopened less than a month ago, but Dubai is already planning for the next closure. DP World is reportedly in talks to build a new multipurpose port and container terminal in Fujairah on the UAE's east coast, creating another shipping route that avoids Hormuz altogether. According to the Financial Times, construction could take as little as 18 months. The company has acknowledged it is pursuing diversification projects to get through future disruptions.

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