THIS YEAR BIN Sulayem expects to double DP World’s investments to up to $1.9 billion, increasing its capacity by 14 per cent, having also inaugurated the world’s largest cruise terminal in Dubai in 2014. He has been a prominent figure in Dubai’s business environment for decades, having helped establish the Dubai government’s first tax-free zone at Jebel Ali in 1985, property developer Nakheel and Istithmar investment holding company. Under his leadership, DP World, the world’s third biggest ports firm operates more than 65 terminals across six continents including new developments underway in India, Africa, Europe, South America and the Middle East.