Jebel Ali Port handled 630,000 tonnes of breakbulk cargo in October 2025, driven by major UAE infrastructure projects
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Aldar advances phased delivery of next-gen logistics centre at Dubai’s National Industries Park
Next-generation hub spans 150,000 sqm with phase one set for completion by mid-2026 and full delivery in early 2027
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Drydocks World breaks ground on head office in Dubai
New LEED Gold-certified facility will bring 700 employees under one roof from 2027
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DP World begins operations at Syria’s Tartus Port under $800 million modernisation plan
Dubai-based DP World has started its 30-year concession to manage Tartus Port, marking one of Syria’s largest foreign investments and a major step in the country’s economic recovery
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Dubai’s DP World extends Title Partnership with the DP World Tour until 2035
Company to remain Title Partner and Official Logistics Partner of the Tour, as well as Title Partner of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
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Parkin to introduce smart parking solutions at Dubai’s Al Aweer Market
Hourly parking tariff of AED2 will apply, for all 24 hours every day, to light goods vehicles, with a digital permit model applicable to trucks
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DP World to invest $5bn in India to strengthen ports, logistics and maritime trade
DP World to invest $5bn in India, expanding ports, shipbuilding, and logistics infrastructure to boost trade, jobs, and growth
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DP World’s $226.45m investment brings Dubai’s BOXBAY tech to London Gateway
BOXBAY facility, which stores containers 16 tiers high using electric cranes will be installed at London Gateway port
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DP World opens new shipping route connecting Jebel Ali to Somaliland
The new service, operating every nine days, strengthens trade links between the Gulf and East Africa
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DP World takes its Clubhouse initiative to India to help grow the game
Each Clubhouse is built using repurposed shipping containers; DP World provides golf equipment, sheltered training areas, and a safe space for young talent
digital payments
DP World to collaborate with PayPal on cross-border digital payments
Transactions would be executed in minutes rather than taking up to a week, and complete cross-border payments with greater transparency and lower costs
Africa
London court confirms Djibouti acted illegally in DP World terminal seizure
The company is still owed $685 million, while $1 billion claims against Djibouti’s government and China Merchants continue
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Dubai’s National Industries Park secures $273mn in new projects
NIP forms part of DP World’s flagship assets in the UAE, including Jebel Ali Port and Jebel Ali Free Zone
Canada
DP World in Canada to develop Montreal Port Authority’s Contrecœur expansion
DP World will be responsible for land works and operations, and ensure its operation and maintenance for the next 40 years
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DP World’s new Morocco–UK shipping service cuts fruit export times by two days
DP World launches Morocco–UK “Atlas” service in November 2025, cutting fruit export times by 2 days and reducing emissions by 70 per cent with new reefer fleet
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DP World’s $2.5bn investment creates 5,000 new jobs across India, UK, Africa and Latin America
DP World’s $2.5bn global investment is creating 5,000 new jobs in India, the UK, Africa and Latin America, with major port and logistics projects set to boost trade
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Dubai’s DP World and ITOCHU partner to help Japanese businesses access Africa
Partnership to focus on fleet and logistics operations, supply chain optimisation, and distribution of commodities and food products
