Pressure rises on Dubai port giant DP World over chief's alleged Epstein ties
British International Investment and La Caisse paused investments after DOJ files revealed CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s decade-long ties to Epstein, raising governance and reputational concerns.
- Following publication of DOJ files, British International Investment paused new investments with DP World, saying, `In light of the allegations, we will not be making any new investments with DP World until the required actions have been taken by the company.`
- DOJ-Published documents showed members of Congress said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's name appeared, prompting renewed scrutiny.
- Documents show DP World is a sponsor and partner, with branding on cricket and football players, and has led its expansion into a global logistics company, according to the source.
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Who is Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem? Unredacted Epstein files identify ‘Sultan’ as Dubai DP World CEO
The US Department of Justice has reportedly released fresh details from the Epstein files, identifying Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and CEO of UAE-based ports operator DP World, as the individual referred to as “Sultan” in Jeffrey Epstein’s previously anonymised contact logs.
Emails show Emirati businessman maintained ties with Epstein post conviction
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Newly reviewed emails show Jeffrey Epstein remained in contact with Emirati businessman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem for years after his 2008 pedophilia conviction, maintaining business and personal exchanges. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and chief executive officer of Dubai based logistics giant DP World, was among prominent executives and political figures who continued corresponding […]
Second Firm Suspends Deals With DP World Over Epstein Files
British International Investment, a £9.9 billion ($13.6 billion) development-finance institution owned by the UK government, halted investments with DP World over alleged ties between the port operator’s chief executive officer and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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