Dubai’s DP World replaces chairman amid scrutiny over Epstein ties

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DP World replaced its chairman, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, after his connections to Jeffrey Epstein were unveiled. Amid scrutiny, the Dubai-based port operator announced new leadership but avoided discussing the previous chairman's ties to Epstein.

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2026-03-17 09:10:17

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Dubai’s DP World replaces chairman amid scrutiny over Epstein ties

Mostafa Salem, Sana Noor Haq, CNN

Fri, February 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM GMT+9 1 min read

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, former Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, speaks during the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit on September 19, 2023 in New York City. - Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Concordia Summit

The head of one of the world’s largest port operators has been replaced following revelations of ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, who had led the Dubai-based DP World for decades, is facing intense scrutiny after the release of Epstein-related documents that revealed correspondence between the two men, including lewd exchanges.

Without naming bin Sulayem, Dubai’s Government Media Office announced that DP World had appointed a new chairman and group CEO, positions previously held by bin Sulayem. DP World confirmed the new appointments to CNN.

The company declined to comment on bin Sulayem’s relationship with Epstein when contacted by CNN before his removal.

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