Dubai has appointed a new chairman and CEO for logistics giant DP World following revelations linking the outgoing head to Jeffrey Epstein
Dubai has announced new leadership for its logistics giant DP World after emails surfaced connecting the outgoing chairman to Jeffrey Epstein. The government’s Dubai Media Office confirmed Essa Kazim as the new chairman and Yuvraj Narayan as group CEO, positions previously held by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.
DP World operates the Jebel Ali port and terminals worldwide, making it a key pillar of Dubai’s economy. The leadership change follows financial institutions in Canada and the UK pausing future ventures with the company after emails revealed a yearslong friendship between bin Sulayem and Epstein.
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The released emails — which reference pornography, sexual massages, and escorts — do not directly implicate bin Sulayem in Epstein’s alleged crimes. The correspondence spans from 2013 to 2018 and includes discussions on topics ranging from President Donald Trump to personal matters. One 2013 email shows bin Sulayem sharing a menu for a massage business offering sexual services, while other exchanges included links to pornographic or escort websites.
Bin Sulayem also held leadership roles at Dubai World and the Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation, both of which have now seen new appointments. DP World did not provide a comment on the leadership change.
DP World is one of the world’s largest logistics companies, overseeing the Jebel Ali port in Dubai and international terminals. Its former chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, was named in documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case, prompting scrutiny and corporate responses abroad.
The emails between Epstein and bin Sulayem show a personal connection but provide no evidence of bin Sulayem’s involvement in Epstein’s criminal activities. The content includes references to sexual services and adult content, as well as discussions involving high-profile figures such as Steve Bannon and Donald Trump.
Dubai’s government appointed Essa Kazim as chairman and Yuvraj Narayan as group CEO of DP World, signalling a clear leadership transition. Additionally, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appointed a new head for the Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation, a post previously held by bin Sulayem. These moves aim to maintain investor confidence and stability in the city-state’s key economic sectors.
(With PTI inputs)
Published: 13 Feb 2026, 07:56 pm IST
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