Govt Partners DP World Dubai Company

Government has partnered one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, DP World owned by the government of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Speaking during  a bilateral meeting with the CEO and managing director of DP World for Middle East and Africa, Mr Suhail Al Banna in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Minister Mhona said the Government of Zimbabwe is committed to supporting and facilitating any partnership between DP World and its parastatals and State Enterprises in infrastructure business.

“We are also open to all kind of cooperation in infrastructure development including refurbishment of roads, railways, tolling, airports and our inland marine business opportunities,” he said.

He said he appreciated the privilege of meeting Mr Banna at a time when UAE were hosting the 2020 Dubai Expo.

“Indeed, the Dubai Expo has charmed the whole world to the extent that its positive and inspirational economic impact on big and small businesses shall remain perched in the memories of this generation and others to come.

“We treat your invitation to us to tour the DP World Pavilion seriously. Our leader, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa, has given us the greenlight to engage with you on a win-win and mutually beneficial basis, to make good and strengthen the bilateral ties which exist between our two sister countries.

“I am also aware that your invitation is a follow-up to my delegation’s visit to Rwanda from 5 to 10 September 2021, where we were impressed by the good work you have commenced in Rwanda under the auspices of the DP World Kigali dry port superintended by CEO, Mr. Sumert Bhardwaj.

“We are also aware that your foot print as a trusted provider of holistic logistical solutions is not only in Kigali but in all other strategic locations of the world, including in Southern Africa, which makes your signature the much sought after,” said Minister Mhona.

DP World is a company owned by the government of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, via a holding company.

The holding company is under the direct control of the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.