In light of increasing threats to oil exports due to attacks on pipelines and the ongoing conflict with Iran, the UAE is taking substantial steps to build resilience in its trade infrastructure. With efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the Emirates aim to establish new export corridors while reducing dependency on the critical chokepoint. UAE officials assert that the energy exports will not be held hostage by Iran, emphasizing the need for strategic independence and a unified Gulf response to the crisis. The situation has led to a reevaluation of regional trade dynamics, with the UAE developing its eastern ports and alternative routes. Minister Gargash highlighted the importance of treating the Strait of Hormuz as an international waterway, while acknowledging the long and challenging path ahead in rebuilding trust with Iran.