DP World’s global projects create 5,000 jobs across four continents in 2025

UAE – DP World’s international investment program is opening new opportunities for thousands of workers in five countries this year, with the company confirming nearly 5,000 new construction jobs tied to major infrastructure projects.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World, said: “We are delighted that our investment is providing jobs for almost 5,000 people this year alone to help deliver major upgrades to the transport infrastructure of five different countries.”

India leads growth

India remains a key focus for the company. Around 2,000 jobs are being created through the development of a new terminal at Tuna Tekra in the north-west.

An additional 500 jobs are coming from new rail and inland terminals, strengthening DP World’s logistics network across the sub-continent.

Bin Sulayem explained the wider impact of such projects: “Trade has the potential to transform people’s lives and these new jobs show one of the ways that works in practice.”

“When the projects are complete, the construction workers will leave a legacy of world class logistics infrastructure which will benefit customers, communities and continents for the next 50 years.”

Africa and Europe projects

In Senegal, the building of a new deep-sea port at Ndayane is creating 600 roles. Further down Africa’s west coast, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 500 workers are helping build the Port of Banana, the country’s first deep-sea port.

In Europe, DP World’s US$1 billion expansion of London Gateway is adding two berths and a second rail terminal. The project is supporting 1,000 construction jobs and is expected to make London Gateway Britain’s largest port by the end of the decade.

Expanding in the Americas

On the other side of the Atlantic, more than 300 construction jobs and 100 direct operational roles are opening in Ecuador through the expansion of DP World Posorja.

The project is being carried out in partnership with local contractors and is already adding to the region’s employment numbers.

Building long-term value

DP World says that beyond construction, the sites will create thousands of direct and indirect roles once operational. Its flagship Jebel Ali freezone in Dubai already employs 160,000 people.

The company continues to attract investment partners to expand its reach. Not so long ago, DP World and Nedbank agreed to boost financing for small and medium enterprises in Africa.

British International Investment also committed $35 million to support the Port of Banana in the DRC.

With more than 100,000 direct employees worldwide, DP World says it will keep investing in logistics projects that connect countries, improve trade flow, and open up local economies.

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