In bid to bypass Hormuz chokepoint, Gulf countries scramble to ramp up infra

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UAE and Saudi Arabia lead Gulf states in accelerating infrastructure projects to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-Israel tensions. Countries are upgrading ports and pipelines to bypass the chokepoint through which one-fifth of global oil and LNG flows. Regional officials report increased collaboration for economic integration and rerouting commerce away from vulnerabilities.

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