Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a Decree appointing Abdulla bin Damithan as Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation.
Bin Damithan brings experience in ports, logistics, and trade to the role. He oversees DP World’s operations across the Gulf Cooperation Council region, including ports, economic zones, marine services, and trade solutions.
He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of DP World UAE, where he led the company’s strategies in regional markets, focusing on trade infrastructure development and supply chain efficiency and sustainability.
DP World executive Abdulla bin Damithan named chairman of Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation
In the UAE, bin Damithan oversees Jebel Ali Port and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), supporting the emirate’s trade and logistics ecosystem and strengthening its role in connecting markets.
Bin Damithan joined DP World in 2001 and has held several leadership positions during a career spanning more than two decades, contributing to the company’s development as a provider of trade and logistics solutions.
