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The article formulates a framework and method for assessing competitiveness between two ports, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Sohar, Oman, as bunkering hubs in Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea. It mentions that Dubai has a better performance and stronger port activity with a highly increased demand in liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering; and frequency of container ships calling, and diversity of shipping routes are used to evaluate seaport competitiveness from a foreland point of view.