From Air Hub to Aerospace State: The UAE Moves Up the Aviation Supply Chain

Tim Clark’s call for manufacturers to establish operations in Dubai reflects a broader UAE strategy to localise aircraft production, expand maintenance capacity and strengthen the aviation systems supporting trade, food security and economic growth.

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Amb. Prof. Mohamed A. Qubaty

Yemeni diplomat, former Cabinet Minister and senior political adviser, specialising in geopolitical risk, maritime security, energy security and strategic connectivity, including alternative corridor development.

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Articles by Amb. Prof. Mohamed A. Qubaty

Analysis, commentary, reports and selected work by Amb. Prof. Mohamed A. Qubaty.

Analysis

From Strategic Redundancy to Systemic Resilience: Rethinking the Economics of Energy Security

Energy security requires strategic redundancy, diversified corridors and shared infrastructure to withstand interconnected maritime disruption.

Jul 29, 2026

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Maritime

Beyond the Hormuz Paradox: Strategic Redundancy in an Era of Interconnected Chokepoints

ASTRA offers strategic redundancy beyond Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb through Arabian Sea connectivity.

Jul 17, 2026