The food crisis in Dubai has deepened due to Iran-Israel tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, there are only 8-10 days of fresh fruits and vegetables left there. India is helping by supplying supplies through chartered flights.
The ongoing tension between Iran, Israel and America is affecting every corner of the world in some way or the other. After all, all countries are connected to each other in some way or the other and depend on each other for their needs. This is the reason that when there is tension somewhere, it affects other places also. Something similar is now being seen in Dubai, where due to the Iran-Israel war, the crisis of food items has started. According to reports coming from there, now only 8 to 10 days of fresh fruits and vegetables are left in Dubai.
deepening crisis
This food crisis has deepened due to the war between Iran and Israel and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. People of United Arab Emirates (UAE) are facing food shortage. Although this crisis has affected many countries of the world, it is especially serious in Dubai. According to current information, fresh fruits and vegetables may run out in Dubai in the next one week. Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz has blocked shipping lanes throughout the region, bringing trade to a standstill. Experts say that if maritime trade does not improve, the situation may worsen.
Effect of closing the Strait of Hormuz
According to a report by NBT, analyst Shanaka Anslem Perera quoted Logistics Head Stephen Paul as saying that at present only 8-10 days of fresh food supply is left in Dubai. He has given this information on the basis of his company’s supply chain data. Gulf countries import 80-90% of their food needs from other countries. 70% of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s food passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed by Iran following Israeli and US attacks. Apart from the sea route, the ongoing war between Iran and Israel has also affected air cargo.
India became a trouble-shooter
However, contrary to these reports, the UAE government and the Finance Ministry have assured the people that the country has strategic stock of essential goods for 4-6 months. Amid the crisis, big retailers like Lulu Group have started using chartered cargo flights to source fresh fruits and vegetables from countries like India to maintain supplies. In this difficult time, India has, in a way, emerged as a trouble-shooter.