Amid Fallout From Epstein Files, Dubai’s DP World Boss Is Replaced
Amid Fallout From Epstein Files, Dubai’s DP World Boss Is Replaced
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Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigned from his position as Group Chairman and CEO of Dubai-based DP World on Friday, February 13, 2026. The resignation occurred amid increased scrutiny of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, after bin Sulayem's name surfaced in recently released Epstein files. The files revealed correspondence between the two men, including discussions of business opportunities and women, even after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Bin Sulayem is credited with transforming DP World from a regional operator into a global logistics powerhouse owned by the government of Dubai. The company has appointed a new Group Chairman and CEO to replace bin Sulayem.
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AI-ExtractedBin Sulayem wrote back thanking Epstein and made reference to “a fresh 100% female Russian at my yacht.”
In 2009, Epstein wrote to bin Sulayem, “where are you? are you ok , I loved the torture video.”
Correspondence between Epstein and bin Sulayem surfaced last year.
Bin Sulayem was named in files related to Jeffrey Epstein released by the Justice Department.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigned as head of DP World.
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