Briefing: The two oil pipelines helping Saudi Arabia and UAE bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and the UAE's Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline are critical infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing oil transport capacity while circumventing the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz.

These pipelines enable the two nations to maintain oil throughput in the event of disruptions in the Strait, which is a significant chokepoint for global oil trade.

The operational capacity of these pipelines provides a buffer against geopolitical tensions that could threaten maritime routes, thereby stabilizing supply chains and market dynamics.