About DP World
DP World was formed in 2005 through the merger of Dubai Ports Authority and Dubai Ports International. The company specializes in cargo logistics, port terminal operations, maritime services, and free trade zones. At the end of 2024, DP World surpassed 100 million TEUs of container capacity across its global portfolio.
For 2025, DP World reported record revenue of $24.4 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $6.4 billion. The company operates a network of over 60 ports and terminals worldwide, and employs approximately 119,000 employees from 164 nationalities across six continents.
DP World integrates businesses spanning Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics, and Technology. Notable subsidiaries include the Unifeeder Group, which operates short-sea and feeder networks. In 2026, the company appointed Essa Kazim as new group chairman and invested $3.1 billion in capital expenditure across key growth markets.
Recent Leadership News
Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan, CEO and Managing Director for GCC, March 2026.
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