DP World has signed a 50-year concession agreement with the Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two multipurpose terminals: Al Rugaylat container port and Dibba Al Fujairah Port.
The signing was witnessed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, and attended by Essa Kazim, Chairman of the DP World Board of Directors, and Capt Mousa Murad, Managing Director of Fujairah Ports Authority.
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. Dibba Al Fujairah will contribute up to 3.6 million tonnes of annual general cargo capacity.
Together, the two terminals would raise DP World’s total UAE container handling capacity from 19.4 million TEUs to nearly 22 million TEUs, while also expanding its general cargo and Ro-Ro capability.
Both terminals will be connected to Jebel Ali through DP World’s inland logistics network and integrated with Jafza, extending the group’s end-to-end supply chain across the country. Construction is expected to take 24 to 30 months from commencement, with development delivered in phases.
“The partnership with DP World marks an important milestone in Fujairah’s continued development as one of the region’s most important maritime gateways. The Al Rugaylat and Dibba terminals will bring world-class operating capability, expanded capacity and new investment to the emirate. We look forward to working with DP World to deliver a project that will benefit customers, communities and the UAE’s wider economy,” Sheikh Saleh bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, Chairman, Fujairah Ports Authority said in a statement.
“The UAE has been at the heart of DP World’s story for more than four decades, and this investment reflects our confidence in its future as one of the world’s leading trade and logistics hubs. Building on the strength of Jebel Ali, this development deepens our commitment to the UAE and reinforces the country’s strategic role in global trade,” Essa Kazim, Chairman, DP World added.
“This development will add significant new capability to Fujairah’s port infrastructure and enhance the range and quality of services we can offer to cargo owners and logistics customers. By combining Fujairah’s strategic location with DP World’s operating expertise, we aim to deliver modern, efficient terminals that support regional trade flows, strengthen connectivity and meet the highest international standards,” Capt Mousa Murad, Managing Director, Fujairah Ports Authority further explained.
“Fujairah strengthens what Jebel Ali already delivers – a single, global integrated platform for moving goods across global supply chains and within the UAE and beyond. With Jebel Ali operating at high utilisation, this development provides the additional capacity to support long-term growth. For cargo owners, it means greater flexibility, more choice and stronger supply chain resilience,” Yuvraj Narayan, Group Chief Executive Officer, DP World said.
