Project will boost Fujairah’s economic infrastructure and improve supply-chain efficiency
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, recently witnessed the signing of an agreement between DP World and the Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two multipurpose container ports.
The signing was attended by Essa Kazim, Chairman, DP World Board of Directors, and Mousa Murad, Director, Fujairah Port.
Under the 50-year concession agreement, the two facilities will be Al Rugaylat container and Dibba Al Fujairah Port.
Preliminary agreement
HH Sheikh Mohammed said that the preliminary agreement between the Fujairah Ports Authority and DP World represents a strategic step that reflects the vision of HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, to consolidate the emirate’s position as a global maritime and logistics hub.
HH noted that the project will constitute a significant addition to Fujairah’s economic infrastructure, enhance its ability to attract high-quality investments, improve supply-chain efficiency and create new job opportunities.
The project will also support sustainable development objectives, strengthen the UAE’s competitiveness as a major hub for global trade and align with its future aspirations.
Al Rugaylat is designed to handle up to 2.5mn TEUs annually, alongside 1.7mn tonnes of general cargo and 190,000 Car Equivalent Units (CEUs), while Dibba will add up to 3.6 million tonnes of annual general cargo capacity.
Maritime hub
The new terminals build on Fujairah’s growing role as a global maritime hub. Positioned on the Gulf of Oman, Fujairah is poised to become a leading centre for maritime services, and the development of ports and logistics zone will bring further investment, employment and long-term economic opportunity to the emirate.
Once operational, the development will increase DP World’s total container handling capacity in the UAE from 19.4mn TEUs to almost 22mn TEUs, while significantly expanding general cargo and Ro-Ro capability.
Development will be delivered in phases, with construction expected to take approximately 24 to 30 months from commencement.
World-class operating capability
“The Al Rugaylat and Dibba terminals will bring world-class operating capability, expanded capacity and new investment to the emirate,” stated HE. Sheikh Saleh Bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, Chairman, Fujairah Ports Authority.
“Building on the strength of Jebel Ali, this development deepens our commitment to the UAE and reinforces the country’s strategic role in global trade,” noted Essa Kazim.
“By combining Fujairah’s strategic location with DP World’s operating expertise, we aim to deliver modern, efficient terminals that support regional trade flows, strengthen connectivity and meet the highest international standards,” commented Capt. Mousa Murad.
“For cargo owners, it means greater flexibility, more choice and stronger supply chain resilience,” concluded Yuvraj Narayan, Group Chief Executive Officer, DP World.
