19.02.2026 06:50
The Epstein documents published by the U.S. Department of Justice brought to light Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's years-long correspondence with Epstein, while Dubai's DP World underwent a change in its president and CEO, and the company's partnerships and reputation became a topic of discussion again.
In the documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding Jeffrey Epstein, the long-time head of DP World, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, stands out with his years-long correspondence and close contact with Epstein, while the Dubai administration made changes in the company's management.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DOCUMENTS BROUGHT TO THE AGENDA
The new Epstein documents published by the U.S. Department of Justice brought back to the forefront the high-profile network of contacts surrounding Epstein, with emails, communication records, and various documents. Among the names mentioned most frequently in this package is Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the president and group CEO of the Dubai-based global logistics giant DP World. The documents show that there was a long-term contact and regular correspondence between bin Sulayem and Epstein.
CONTENT OF THE CORRESPONDENCE DREW REACTIONS
Some international publications reported that the correspondence in the documents was not limited to business titles; it also included personal and sexual content. These publications wrote that the messages giving an impression of a long-term closeness between the parties caused serious discomfort in the public.
HIGH-LEVEL CHANGE AT DP WORLD
Following the documents, a management change occurred at DP World. Dubai announced the appointment of Essa Kazim as the new president of DP World and Yuvraj Narayan as the new group CEO. Associated Press and other foreign media reported that this step came in the shadow of increasing pressure and a reputation crisis following the emergence of bin Sulayem's name in the Epstein documents.
STAGNATION IN INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIP FRONT
The impact of the files was not limited to internal company changes. Some financial institutions and business partners suspended certain processes planned with DP World. The foreign press interpreted this situation as a risk to the reputation of one of the most critical companies in Dubai's global trade and port operations.