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Last updated: February 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM

Dubai Port Giant Replaces CEO After Epstein Ties Revealed

📰 What Happened

DP World, Dubai's largest port company, replaced its CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem on Friday. New documents from the U.S. Justice Department showed Sulayem had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in 2019. Essa Kazim is now chairman and Yuvraj Narayan is the new CEO. Sulayem had led the company since 2007 but has not been charged with any crimes.

💡 Why It Matters

DP World is one of the world's biggest port operators, moving goods around the globe. When a major company's leader has connections to a known criminal, it raises questions about judgment and leadership. The change affects thousands of workers and shipping operations worldwide.

🔮 What Happens Next

The new leaders will take charge of DP World's operations immediately. The company will likely make more statements about its future direction under the new leadership.

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