Sultan bin Sulayem presents DP World’s experience and global role in ports industry to the Atlantic Council Leadership Delegation

Dubai (WAM): Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has received a delegation from the Atlantic Council Leadership, headed by Chairman Jon M. Huntsman. Bin Sulayem presented to the delegation DP World’s vibrant role in the ports industry, having a portfolio of more than 65 marine terminals across six continents. Following the presentation, the delegation toured Jebel Ali Port, where they were briefed on the port’s ongoing expansion projects, which will increase its handling capacity to a total of 19 million TEU after completion in early 2015. The delegation comprised Mr. Frederick Kempe, President and CEO, Atlantic Council, Mr. Barry Pavel, Vice President and Director, Brent Scowcroft Centre on International Security, Atlantic Council, besides top officials from the Council’s regional centres and heads of major global companies. Mr. Huntsman hailed DP World’s experience and role in developing and managing ports worldwide. He also valued the company’s infrastructure development efforts in many countries. Bin Sulayem said "DP World takes on a leading role in operating ports around the world, in line with the U.A.E.’s mission to serve the international community by presenting our accumulated expertise in economic development to other countries." He further noted "We are committed to performing our global obligations to the fullest, following the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the U.A.E. and Ruler of Dubai, to share our rich experiences in Dubai with others." The Atlantic Council is a non-partisan policy organisation, headquartered in Washington, DC. The Council maintains ten regional centres and functional programs that work together to shape today’s policy choices and foster transatlantic strategies to advance international security and global economic prosperity. The Council frequently brings together domestic and international decision makers, military leaders, and key members of the private sector and civil society to discuss relevant transatlantic issues and challenges. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/economics/1395270934101.html