FeaturedLogistics and CargoDP World to invest USD 3 billion for global expansion as Middle East disruption hits profitInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026 The company has reported a 39% fall in first-half net profit to USD 585 million, even as revenue increased 13.1% year on year to USD 12.7 billion... Read more
FeaturedLogistics and CargoDP World expands UK logistics network with GXO grocery warehouse takeoverInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 10, 2026August 9, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 10, 2026August 9, 2026 The deal covers five facilities in England and one in Northern Ireland that serve some of the largest British supermarket chains... Read more
FeaturedMacroeconomyIMF sees war-torn Syria’s recovery accelerating but warns reforms must deepenInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 7, 2026August 6, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 7, 2026August 6, 2026 IMF forecasts strong growth as investment and refugee returns boost the economy, while urging Damascus to overhaul its banking and fiscal systems... Read more
FeaturedLogistics and CargoHormuz Plus One: Gulf Rewires trade around its riskiest chokepointInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 16, 2026July 15, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 16, 2026July 15, 2026 In July, Dubai-based DP World added 700 lorries to its regional fleet, a move that will support up to 35,000 additional trips a month across the GCC... Read more
FeaturedLogistics and CargoIran war: DP World boosts truck fleet as Gulf shifts to road freightInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026 DP World's newly added fleet of 700 lorries will add up to 35,000 trips per month, supporting both domestic and cross-border trucking... Read more
FeaturedLogistics and CargoAl Rawdah SEZ in focus as DP World, Oman discuss project’s next phaseIFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2026May 11, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2026May 11, 2026 The Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone is being developed close to the UAE-Oman border, with direct connectivity to Sohar Port and Jebel Ali Port... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingIF Insights: Syria & DP World ink USD 800 million deal for port developmentIFM CorrespondentJune 5, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJune 5, 2025 Ahead of the GCC summit in Riyadh, US President Donald Trump had a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedBusiness Leader of the Week: Meet Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman & CEO of DP WorldIFM CorrespondentOctober 20, 2023October 19, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 20, 2023October 19, 2023 Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem owns hotels on Nakheel's Palm Islands, and a stake in a real estate brokerage company... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World signs agreement for the development of deepsea port in CongoIFM CorrespondentDecember 15, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 15, 2021 DP World has signed an agreement with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World withdraws from Haifa port privatisation bidding processIFM CorrespondentDecember 9, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 9, 2021 DP World was planning a joint bid with Israel Shipyards... Read more