Top 100 Arabs 2025

11. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem

Group Chairman and CEO, DP World

Origin: UAE

Residence: UAE

Sector: Logistics

2024 Rank: 11

Sulayem has transformed DP World into a global logistics powerhouse. With over $11bn invested in the past decade, DP World is a top global investor, operating in 70 countries and six continents. Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port, DP World’s flagship, connects over 150 ports globally.

Under his leadership, DP World achieved record 2024 revenue of $20bn, a 9.7 per cent increase, and a 6.7 per cent rise in EBITDA to $5.5bn. A major milestone is surpassing 100 million TEUs in container capacity, reflecting a 33 per cent growth since 2014.

Strategic investments include expansions in London Gateway, Peru, India, and new projects in Senegal and India. Acquisitions like the Dar es Salaam Port enhance its emerging market presence. Notably, in Saudi Arabia, DP World has significantly expanded the South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port. Sulayem is also chairman of Dubai’s Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation.

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