Tag: Strait closure

Oman’s Duqm: why the region’s most underrated port is suddenly well-positioned

by tag | Jul 21, 2026 | Business, Government | 0 |

When the Strait of Hormuz closed in February 2026, Oman’s Port of Duqm was already positioned to absorb the redirected trade. Years of investment in infrastructure, the India-Oman CEPA, and sovereign capital are now paying off

Chinese Steel Redirection: The Structural Threat to Gulf Manufacturers

by tag | May 22, 2026 | Business | 0 |

China exported a record 131 million metric tonnes of steel in 2025, and GCC markets absorbed a significant share. This investigation covers the subsidised surplus mechanics, the Strait of Hormuz supply crunch, the split between primary producers and downstream fabricators, and what the green steel transition changes for Gulf manufacturers.

Tag: Strait closure

Oman’s Duqm: why the region’s most underrated port is suddenly well-positioned

Chinese Steel Redirection: The Structural Threat to Gulf Manufacturers

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