--- title: "UAE seeks alternative energy export routes amid US-Iran tensions" description: "Most outlets highlighted the UAE's efforts to build alternative energy export routes to avoid being affected by the US-Iran conflict, quoting statements from UAE officials. Aaj News focused on the UAE's broader strategy to diversify its trade and energy pathways, while Profit added context about specific infrastructure developments like port expansion and new trade corridors. Both emphasized the UAE’s concerns over relying solely on US security guarantees." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7075-uae-says-its-energy-exports-will-not-be-held-hostage-by-iran site: HarZaviya language: en --- # UAE seeks alternative energy export routes amid US-Iran tensions world · updated 8 Sep 2026, 1:45 PM PKT · 7–8 Sep 2026 · 6 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 8 Sep 2026 — UAE seeks alternative energy export routes amid US-Iran tensions (2 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the UAE's efforts to build alternative energy export routes to avoid being affected by the US-Iran conflict, quoting statements from UAE officials. Aaj News focused on the UAE's broader strategy to diversify its trade and energy pathways, while Profit added context about specific infrastructure developments like port expansion and new trade corridors. Both emphasized the UAE’s concerns over relying solely on US security guarantees. - **Profit** — [UAE builds alternative energy export routes to avoid being ‘held hostage’ by Iran war](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/08/uae-builds-alternative-energy-export-routes-to-avoid-being-held-hostage-by-iran-war) · 8 Sep 2026, 1:45 PM PKT > Abu Dhabi expands eastern port capacity, pipelines, railways and trade corridors as official says US security partnership alone cannot guarantee Gulf states’ security - **Aaj News (English)** — [UAE says its energy exports will not be 'held hostage' by Iran war](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330471354/uae-says-its-energy-exports-will-not-be-held-hostage-by-iran-war) · 8 Sep 2026, 10:15 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The United Arab ​Emirates is building alternative routes for its energy exports and trade to ensure they are not “held ‌hostage” by the ongoing war between the US and Iran, UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said on Monday. The conflict has had a significant impact on Gulf Arab states, including the UAE, after Tehran fired missiles at the country and attacked its oil tankers in the Strait ​... ### 7 Sep 2026 — UAE seeks alternative energy export routes amid US-Iran tensions (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the UAE is developing alternative routes for energy exports to avoid being "held hostage" by the US-Iran conflict, quoting UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash. The Express Tribune added context about the UAE's infrastructure projects, such as port expansion and pipeline development, while Arab News Pakistan provided only the headline without additional details. - **Dawn** — [UAE govt mulls alternative routes for oil exports](https://www.dawn.com/news/2028273/uae-govt-mulls-alternative-routes-for-oil-exports) · 8 Sep 2026, 7:35 AM PKT > DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates is building alternative routes for its energy exports and trade to ensure they are not “held hostage” by the ongoing war between the US and Iran, UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said on Monday. The conflict has had a significant impact on Gulf Arab states, including the UAE, after Tehran fired missiles at the country and attacked its oil tankers in the Str... - **Business Recorder** — [Gulf cannot rely on US alone for security: Qatar](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438398/gulf-cannot-rely-on-us-alone-for-security-qatar) · 8 Sep 2026, 6:11 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates is building alternative routes for its energy exports and trade to ensure they are not “held hostage” by the ongoing war between the US and Iran, UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said on Monday. The conflict has had a significant impact on Gulf Arab states, including the UAE, after Tehran fired missiles at the country and attacked its oil tankers in the Str... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [UAE says its energy exports will not be 'held hostage' by Iran war](https://www.arabnews.pk/middle-east/uae-says-its-energy-exports-will-not-be-held-hostage-by-iran-war-3000551) · 7 Sep 2026, 8:49 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Express Tribune** — [UAE says its energy exports will not be 'held hostage' by Iran war](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2627959/uae-says-its-energy-exports-will-not-be-held-hostage-by-iran-war) · 7 Sep 2026, 1:46 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > UAE is expanding port capacity along its eastern ⁠coast, developing pipelines, trade routes for alternative corridors ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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