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Sultan bin Sulayem

Former Chairman & CEO, DP World

Search every verified Sultan bin Sulayem interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World, has stated that global trade continues to grow despite geopolitical shocks, tariff wars, and market volatility. He has described trade as "like water flowing from the mountain," asserting that physical cargo flows are more resilient than market sentiment. Bin Sulayem has characterized the impact of tariffs as "more psychological than real," noting that DP World's port volumes have not declined. He has said the company is accustomed to geopolitical risks and invests with a 50-year horizon, adding that "short-term disruptions do not influence our strategic planning." Bin Sulayem has highlighted growth in the Middle East, India, Latin America, and Indonesia, and has said DP World is investing in digital and AI technologies, describing them as "the backbone of our economy." He has denied that DP World is a political arm of the UAE government, stating the company operates with commercial objectives. Bin Sulayem has also praised India's economic potential, predicting it will become the third-largest economy, and has discussed DP World's plans to invest in manufacturing and logistics in India, including moving some high-tech production there.

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“We acquire port worth $350 million and we were forced to sell them for $1.2 billion. So I think I'm going to complain about that. It's a good deal.”

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