Trade through the Hatta Customs Crossing – the overland trade and travel gateway between the UAE and Oman – grew sharply in the first half of 2026 after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The number of loaded trucks rose 160 percent to 109,000 between January and June, from 42…
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