Businessman named in Jeffrey Epstein files replaced as chairman of major logistics company
Dubai has named a new chairman for DP World, one of the world’s largest logistics companies, replacing the outgoing director named in Jeffrey Epstein’s documents.
The announcement from the Dubai government media office did not specifically name Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. However, Essa Kazim was appointed Chairman of DP World and Yuvraj Narayan was appointed Group CEO. These were positions held by Sulayem.
DP World has long been a mainstay of the Middle Eastern city’s economy. DP World is a logistics giant that manages the Jebel Ali Port in Dubai and operates terminals in other ports around the world.
The announcement comes a day after financial groups in Canada and the United Kingdom announced they had suspended future plans with DP World after newly released emails showed a years-long friendship between Sulayem and Epstein.
The emails – some referencing pornography, sexual massages and escorts – surfaced in the cache of Epstein-related documents recently released by the US Department of Justice.
Epstein committed suicide in prison in 2019 after being accused of sex trafficking. The emails do not appear to implicate Sulayem in Epstein’s alleged crimes. DP World did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
Sulayem previously had a larger role as chairman of conglomerate Dubai World, which at the time included property developer Nakheel. The company is behind the creation of artificial palm-shaped islands and a world map that have helped cement Dubai’s status as a booming global city.
