Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports
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By Sarah El Safty and Federico Maccioni SHARE/SAVE May 7, 2026 The Port of Fujairah has become one of the UAE's economic lifelines since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Fujairah and Khor Fakkan, another eastern port with open access to the Indian Ocean, have become the UAE's economic lifeline since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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- By Sarah El Safty and Federico Maccioni SHARE/SAVE May 7, 2026 The Port of Fujairah has become one of the UAE's economic lifelines since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Fujairah and Khor Fakkan, another eastern port with open access to the Indian Ocean, have become the UAE's economic lifeline since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports - The Japan Times May 07, 2026 Today's print edition Crime & Legal Science & Health Geoeconomic Briefing Food & Drink Style & Design TV & Streaming Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports The Port of Fujairah has become one of the UAE's economic lifelines since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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