Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer. OIL Create Bookmark UAE and Kuwait boost naphtha exports to Asia, sidestepping Hormuz, sources say Kuwait boosts exports, but at a slower pace Mohi Narayan | Reuters News The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have boosted naphtha exports to Asia in recent months via ship-to-ship (STS) transfers outside the Strait of Hormuz, helping Asian petrochemical producers to.