Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, witnessed the signing of an agreement between DP World and the Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two multipurpose container ports. The signing was attended by Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World Board of Directors, and Mousa Murad, Director of Fujairah Port.
According to Emirates News Agency, under the 50-year concession agreement, the two facilities will be Al Rugaylat container and Dibba Al Fujairah Port. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed stated that this preliminary agreement represents a strategic step reflecting the vision of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, to strengthen the emirate's position as a global maritime and logistics hub. The project aims to enhance Fujairah's economic infrastructure, attract high-quality investments, improve supply-chain efficiency, and create new job opportunities. It will support sustainable development objectives, bolster the UAE's competitiveness as a major hub for global trade, and align with the country's future aspirations.
Al Rugaylat is designed to handle up to 2.5 million TEUs annually, alongside 1.7 million tonnes of general cargo and 190,000 Car Equivalent Units (CEUs), while Dibba will add up to 3.6 million tonnes of annual general cargo capacity. The new terminals are expected to further Fujairah's role as a global maritime hub. Positioned on the Gulf of Oman, Fujairah is set to become a leading centre for maritime services. The development of these ports and logistics zones will attract further investment, employment, and long-term economic opportunities to the emirate.
Once operational, the development will increase DP World's total container handling capacity in the UAE from 19.4 million TEUs to almost 22 million TEUs, while significantly expanding general cargo and Ro-Ro capability. Connected to Jebel Ali through DP World's inland logistics network, the new terminals will be integrated with Jafza, extending DP World's end-to-end supply chain across the UAE and enabling customers to move cargo more efficiently between ports, logistics hubs, and end markets. The development will be delivered in phases, with construction expected to take approximately 24 to 30 months from commencement.
H.H. Sheikh Saleh bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, Chairman, Fujairah Ports Authority, remarked that the partnership with DP World marks an important milestone in Fujairah's continued development as a key maritime gateway. Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World, emphasized that this investment underscores DP World's confidence in the UAE's future as a leading trade and logistics hub. Capt Mousa Murad, Managing Director of Fujairah Ports Authority, highlighted the significant new capability this development will add to Fujairah's port infrastructure. Yuvraj Narayan, Group Chief Executive Officer of DP World, noted that the development provides the additional capacity required to support long-term growth, offering cargo owners greater flexibility, more choice, and stronger supply chain resilience.
