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Saudi Arabia is capitalizing on the Iran war's disruption of the Strait of Hormuz to advance its goals as a regional energy and logistics hub. The kingdom's existing infrastructure and strategic Red Sea ports are facilitating continued oil exports and absorbing increased trade, boosting its revenue and accelerating development plans for a crucial East-West trade nexus.

Leaked records reveal Iran's Revolutionary Guards secretly acquired advanced Chinese satellite communication equipment via a UAE-based procurement network. The technology, crucial for Tehran's drone and missile programs, was shipped through Dubai, highlighting sophisticated methods to bypass Western sanctions and reach Iran's military apparatus.

Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. One vessel was heading to Mundra port in Gujarat. This action escalates tensions in the vital oil chokepoint. The seizures follow recent incidents involving Indian-bound ships. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken custody of the vessels. Tensions remain high despite a ceasefire.

Jebel Ali is the largest port in the Middle East and one of the world’s busiest container terminals. It serves as a major transshipment and re-export hub linking Asia, Europe and Africa.

Tensions surge as Iran warns residents to evacuate UAE ports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, claiming they are used by US forces. This unprecedented threat follows US strikes on Iran's oil hub, escalating fears of a wider regional conflict. The warning highlights the vulnerability of vital economic centers and global energy markets.

Dubai and Oman have launched a new green corridor for sea-air cargo. This initiative promises faster and more efficient trade between Asia and the Middle East. Goods will move seamlessly between sea ports and air cargo facilities. This collaboration aims to reduce transit times and streamline customs. It positions the UAE as a key hub for next-generation global trade routes.

From AI-powered freight solutions to world-class port infrastructure, Dubai is giving Indian logistics firms the perfect platform to optimise supply chains and expand globally.

An ad-hoc scheduled call by main line vessel Kota Anggerik on New Mangalore Port sometime during middle of this month has made authorities there excited.

US embassy has said navy ship Rappahannock fired at a small motor vessel after the vessel disregarded non-lethal warnings and rapidly approached the US ship.

A fire that broke out on a container ship in Dubai's main port following an explosion has been brought under control with no casualties reported, the emirate's media office said Thursday.

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials in Kochi seized 13.5 tonnes of red sanders in Vallarpadam International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) on Wednesday afternoon. The ship, carrying the container with red sanders reached Kochi on Wednesday from Kattupalli port in Tamil Nadu. It was on its way to jebel ali port in Dubai.

India and Dubai are co-developing a smart, sustainable trade corridor through deep port investment, digital platforms, and joint infrastructure policy.

The escalating Middle East war is severely impacting Gujarat's businesses, particularly ceramics and engineering goods, due to an energy crisis and a $2,000 per container conflict surcharge. Disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and port closures in the Gulf are causing significant delays and increased costs for Indian exports.

Authorities have temporarily closed a slip-road on Emirates Road (E611) at Bridge No. 7 for northbound traffic heading towards Jebel Ali–Lehbab Road/Al Qudra Road. This closure, effective December 11, 2025, is part of a Dh750 million expansion project to enhance capacity and safety on the E611. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes like Bridge No.

APM Terminals Pipavav has been ranked India’s most efficient port in the global container port performance index (CPPI) 2021 ranking developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

For the first time, a container ship named after the port city as 'MV SSL Visakhapatnam' made a maiden call at the Visakhapatnam Port on Thursday.

Lara Dutta and her daughter safely returned to Mumbai after being stranded in Dubai due to Middle East tensions. The actress described their perilous two-hour drive to Fujairah, a journey fraught with the sounds of explosions, likening it to a movie. She revealed a personal reason for sharing her anxiety online, fearing it might be her last communication. Read on to know more in detail.