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Ports & Freezone Enabling the Expo DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, said: “We are proud to become the Premier Global Trade Partner of Expo 2020. This is an ideal partnership as we have the same purpose – to make a better tomorrow. We are proud ambassadors globally for Dubai and the UAE, enabling trade in over half of the world’s economy. Expo 2020 will capture the world’s attention and will leave a strong legacy and the same applies to DP World – we boost trade, build economies and create a positive future. We are a Dubai flagship company enabling trade in 40 countries and have a similar mindset to Expo – thinking ahead, innovating for the future which makes us a natural choice as Expo 2020’s global trade partner.” News the global mega event, taking advantage of one of the most modern ports in the region, employing state of the art equipment and the infrastructure required to accommodate the world’s largest container vessels. The agreement will also offer wider opportunities for DP World to enhance its international profile and build long-lasting partnerships with the mega-event’s participants, which will include nations, corporations and multilateral organisations. The Premier Partnership, the highest of three tiers in Expo 2020’s partnership programme, grants exclusive marketing rights and benefits to DP World, as well as the opportunity to have its own pavilion during the Expo and to remain in legacy. Playing a vital role in global trade The partnership with DP World means that countries participating in Expo 2020 will be able to use ports in their home countries as well as Jebel Ali Port for their transport requirements as they prepare to take part in DP World is at the heart of global trade. It operates 77 marine and inland terminals in 40 countries across six continents, including both high-growth and mature markets. With its promise ‘Creating the Future, June 2016 27