DP World names Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan as its new CEO and Managing Director for the GCC, overseeing ports, logistics, and supply chains across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the Upper Gulf amid heightened regional pressures.
“Our Priority Is to Keep Cargo Moving”, New GCC CEO
Al-Hassan said trade is growing more interconnected and complex than ever, and that his team’s top priority is keeping cargo moving safely and efficiently for customers. He added that DP World is monitoring developments in the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz closely, and operating Dubai ports and terminals with enhanced safety and security measures. Jebel Ali Port’s container and general cargo terminals remain fully operational, with the company working closely with UAE authorities, shipping lines, and logistics partners to minimise disruption.
23 Years of Global Experience Backing the Appointment
Al-Hassan previously served as CFO of DP World GCC from 2021 to 2026, bringing over 23 years of international experience across Dubai, Washington DC, London, and Hong Kong, covering logistics, treasury, real estate, and banking. Since joining DP World in 2010, he has held senior roles, including Deputy CFO at London Gateway in the UK and CFO for DP World’s Asia-Pacific operations in Hong Kong.
Leadership Shake-Up Signals Strategic Realignment
The leadership transition follows the appointment of Abdulla Bin Damithan as Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in February 2026, reinforcing strategic alignment across Dubai’s trade and logistics ecosystem.
As regional pressures on Gulf trade routes intensify, DP World’s swift leadership move signals one clear priority: keeping global supply chains flowing without interruption.
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