Prime Highlights
- The Crown Prince said the deal strengthens Fujairah’s position as a global maritime hub.
- Narayan said the project adds capacity to support long-term supply chain growth.
Key Facts
- Al Rugaylat port will handle up to 2.5 million TEUs annually once complete.
- The concession agreement runs for 50 years between DP World and Fujairah Ports Authority.
Background
DP World has signed a 50-year concession agreement with the Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two multipurpose container ports, Al Rugaylat and Dibba Al Fujairah Port, in the northern emirate.
The new terminals build on Fujairah’s growing role as a global maritime hub. Positioned on the Gulf of Oman, the emirate is set to become a major centre for maritime services, with the port and logistics development expected to bring further investment, jobs and long-term economic growth.
According to DP World, the Al Rugaylat port will handle up to 2.5 million TEUs annually, along with 1.7 million tonnes of general cargo and 190,000 Car Equivalent Units, while Dibba will add up to 3.6 million tonnes of general cargo capacity each year. Once operational, the project will raise DP World’s total UAE container handling capacity from 19.4 million TEUs to nearly 22 million TEUs.
The agreement was signed by DP World Board Chairman Essa Kazim and Fujairah Port Director Mousa Murad, in the presence of Fujairah Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi. The Crown Prince said the agreement was a strategic step that would strengthen Fujairah’s position as a global maritime and logistics hub, boost investment, and support supply-chain efficiency.
Fujairah Ports Authority Chairman Sheikh Saleh bin Mohamed Al Sharqi said the partnership marked an important milestone for the emirate’s development. Kazim said the investment reflected confidence in the UAE’s future as a leading trade hub, while DP World Group CEO Yuvraj Narayan said the development would add much-needed capacity alongside Jebel Ali.
