'We made our own supply chain': How UAE food retailers and producers adapted to absorb impact of Iran war
The National · 9 Oct 2026

'We made our own supply chain': How UAE food retailers and producers adapted to absorb impact of Iran war

Turning to new trade routes and changing long-held business practices have helped UAE food producers and retailers to navigate the uncertainty caused by the Iran war. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz meant firms had to be creative to ensure minimal disruption to food supplies. For some retailers


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