Deputy PM of UAE inaugurates DP World’s Business Park in India

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, inaugurated DP World’s state-of-the-art Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) – the Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP) – in Mumbai, India.

The inauguration marks a major milestone in strengthening the deep-rooted economic and cultural ties between India and the UAE. As a key enabler of global trade, DP World remains committed to developing world-class logistics infrastructure that enhances supply chain efficiency and accelerates India’s trade ambitions on the global stage.

HH Sheikh Hamdan toured the facility accompanied by Group Chairman and CEO of DP World Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, along with Rizwan Soomar, CEO & Managing Director, North Africa and India Subcontinent, DP World; Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer, Parks & Zones, DP World GCC; and Saeed Al Zari, Group Vice President - Government Affairs at DP World.  Sheikh Hamdan was briefed about the various operations, value added services, customized services deployed to enhance the efficiency of the FTWZ.

Speaking at the inauguration, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, said: “The UAE and India share a long-standing and deep-rooted economic partnership. The establishment of world-class logistics infrastructure, such as the Nhava Sheva Business Park, not only strengthens the trade connectivity between our nations but also reinforces our shared vision for growth, innovation, and sustainability.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World, said: “DP World is committed to building infrastructure that powers global trade. Our investment in Nhava Sheva Business Park further strengthens our infrastructure network in India and will enable us to meet the evolving needs of our large and growing customer base in the country and in the region. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and India is already accelerating bilateral trade, and the Free Trade Warehousing Zones network will ensure greater efficiency, sustainably, and scale.”