The United Arab Emirates has pledged to maintain strong trade and travel links with Kenya despite regional security concerns impacting shipping routes. This assurance comes as Kenya seeks alternative cargo corridors due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea.

• UAE Minister of State Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri emphasized that cargo and flights continue to operate normally.
• The UAE–Kenya Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed last year, is highlighted as a foundation for deeper cooperation.
• Kenya faces potential risk to approximately $164.6 billion in annual exports to the Middle East due to increased transit times and surging freight costs.