Moody’s Keeps UAE Rating at Aa2 Amid Hormuz Tensions
Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’ Aa2 sovereign credit rating, maintaining a stable outlook despite escalating geopolitical volatility. The agency underscored the UAE’s robust fiscal buffers and diversified economic base as key defenses against potential supply chain disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts suggest that the country’s strategic shift toward non-oil sectors and institutional strength provides sufficient resilience to withstand regional maritime pressures.