UAE’s growth sustained by social investments, says Sultan Bin Sulyman

The UAE’s continued investment in human resources, education, healthcare and other areas of social infrastructure underpin the stability and all-round growth of the country and its businesses, said His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World.

Addressing the Annual Grand Gala Dinner hosted by DP World, UAE Region for its stakeholders, partners and clients from the supply chain industry last Wednesday (May 4), he also stressed that the true spirit of partnership forged between DP World and its customers over the years is the cornerstone of their collective success.

Over 550 guests including top level executives and representatives from shipping lines, freight forwarding companies, traders and other logistics operators, were welcomed by Mr Bin Sulayem and other senior DP World officials, including Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Group Chief Executive officer Ports & Freezone World, Vice Chairman, DP World, Mohammed Sharaf, CEO, DP World, and Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region. Also attending the event were senior officials from Economic Zones World and Dubai Customs.

HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, said: “The UAE, under its wise leadership, has recorded remarkable all-round development because of sustained investment in social infrastructure fields like human resources, education and healthcare. This social evolution has kept pace with the UAE’s achievements on the economic front, giving the nation long term stability and growth. This has also contributed to the success of DP World both at home and internationally.

“DP World’s achievements during 2010 despite the global uncertainties were made possible by the tremendous support we received from our customers. It is a reflection of the true spirit of partnership between us forged over the years forming the cornerstone of our collective success.”

Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Group CEO, Dubai World and Joint Vice Chairman, DP World, said: “The growth of trade has always had challenges. However, as DP World proved in 2010, it is possible to overcome them through operational efficiencies. At DP World we take our responsibilities seriously when it comes to providing and sustaining the best environment for our business partners to benefit from. This customer-centric focus will continue to drive our relationship, today and in future.”

Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said: “As the leading container port operator in the region, DP World, UAE Region strives to continuously upgrade its facilities to better serve its port users. The sophisticated gate automation systems and other technology-driven innovations we introduced have already delivered measurable benefits to our customers. We’ll continue to play a pivotal role in engaging and enabling Dubai’s trading community in every possible way.”