DP World signs 50-year deal to develop Fujairah ports

By the Editorial Team · Thursday, July 23, 2026

DP World and the Fujairah Ports Authority have signed a 50-year agreement to develop two new multipurpose container ports, Al Rugaylat and Dibba, in Fujairah. These ports will significantly boost the emirate’s cargo handling capacity and establish it as a major deep-water maritime hub with enhanced logistics connectivity across the UAE.

DP World and the Fujairah Ports Authority have entered into a 50-year concession agreement to develop two new multipurpose container ports in Fujairah, marking a significant expansion of the emirate’s maritime infrastructure. The agreement was formalized in a ceremony attended by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, alongside Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World Group, and Mousa Murad, Director of the Port of Fujairah.

The project focuses on the development of Al Rugaylat Port and Dibba Port, both of which will enhance Fujairah’s capacity for handling containerized cargo, vehicles, and general goods. Al Rugaylat Port will be equipped to accommodate up to 2.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) per year, in addition to 1.7 million tonnes of general cargo and 190,000 car equivalent units. Dibba Port will contribute an additional capacity to manage 3.6 million tonnes of general cargo annually.

Designed to operate as a new deep-water commercial gateway on the Arabian Sea, these ports will be capable of servicing the latest generation of ultra-large container vessels. This positions Fujairah as a strategic hub with direct access to international shipping routes, especially through its location on the Gulf of Oman.

Each terminal will be supported by its own logistics zone, creating a cohesive network for storage, distribution, and onward transportation of cargo. Both ports will be linked to DP World’s established logistics infrastructure, including connections to Jebel Ali Port and the Jebel Ali Free Zone, enhancing end-to-end supply chain efficiency within the United Arab Emirates.

The development will also be integrated with the Fujairah Airport Free Zone Authority (TAFZA), facilitating broader logistics and trade operations. This integration aims to attract investment, improve supply chains, and generate employment opportunities as part of Fujairah’s broader strategy to strengthen its maritime and logistics sectors.

Construction of the new terminals is expected to take between 24 and 30 months from commencement, signaling substantial growth in the emirate’s role as a key maritime trade gateway in the region.

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