Business Chief ME+AFRICA January 2024 | Page 40

DP WORLD

Revenue : US $ 17.1 billion Employees : 106,500 Group Chairman : Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem ( pictured right ) Founded : 1972
​Starting life 51 years ago as a single operation in Dubai ’ s Port Rashid , DP World is now one of the world ’ s largest port operators and trade enablers – with 150 companies spanning six continents . The acquisition of the P & O Group for US $ 6.8 billion in 2006 propelled DP World to global heights , and international expansion has continued with further acquisitions – including
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