United Arab Emirates & Oman Shipping Company

United Arab Emirates: UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company L&S expands its fleet, supporting the country's energy export ambitions.

Oman Shipping Company: Oman Shipping Company placed a $1.9 billion order for four VLACs and nine VLECs, with two VLECs delivered in 2025.

United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been affected by Iran's strikes and is working to mitigate economic damage, with United Arab Emirates — Dubai pledging support to businesses. Its forces have also used Apache helicopters to shoot down Iranian drones.

Oman Shipping Company: MSC, a container carrier, has shifted some increased fuel costs to customers through surcharges.

United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been targeted by drone attacks, including on its Barakah nuclear power plant, and has condemned these actions as dangerous escalations. It is also a potential signatory to the Abraham Accords.

Oman Shipping Company: Oman Shipping Company, a major shipping group, reported one of its vessels was struck in Iraq's Umm Qasr port, highlighting the direct impact of the conflict on global shipping.

United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates>>> is among the Gulf allies urging restraint in the conflict, concerned about the economic impact of a prolonged or escalating conflict.

Oman Shipping Company: Oman Shipping Company, a major shipping group, had one of its vessels struck in Iraq's Umm Qasr port, highlighting the direct impact of the conflict on global shipping and trade. This incident underscores the risks faced by commercial maritime traffic in the region.

Oman Shipping Company: MSC, an ocean carrier, has suspended operations in the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict, affecting its shipping routes and global trade.

Oman Shipping Company: Oman Shipping Company co-owned the Sohar LNG tanker that successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating continued, albeit limited, shipping activity through the strait.