DP World Marks EID-AL-FITR by Distributing Gifts to DHOW Crews at AL Hamriya Port

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 29th 2011 [ME NewsWire]

In keeping with the spirit of Eid-Al-Fitr and reaffirming its support to local communities, DPWorld, UAE Region has distributed gift packages to dhowcrew members working at Al Hamriya Port.

The charitable gesture, a part of the company’s annual CSR activities for the Holy Month of Ramadan, involved distribution of gift packs containing clothing, stationery and other essentials, to crew members on board the traditional wooden ships.

DP World, UAE Region officials and employees from the Human Resources Department volunteered to put together the parcels and personally hand out the gifts to 200 dhow crew members at the wharf.

Speaking about the initiative, Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director UAE Region said:

“The Holy Month provides DP World and its employees with an excellent opportunity to bond and promote the spirit of social solidarity. As the region’s largest port operator, we always seek to establish stronger ties with the workers at our terminals and with the local community. Eid El Fitr is a special and joyous occasion for everyone, and with these gifts we extend our appreciation and goodwill to the hardworking crew at Al Hamriya Port.”

Al Hamriya plays a key role in facilitating non-containerised cargo movements between Dubai and countries in the Gulf, South Asia and East Africa. In addition, the port also contributes to the local fishing industry. Recently, DP World, UAE Region has started work upgrading Al Hamriya Port and modernising its facilities to 21st century standards that will provide sustained value to its clients.

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About DP World

DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents(1), with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition, the company currently has nine new developments and major expansions underway in nine countries.

DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 17 consecutive years.

In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.

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(1) As of 17 August 2011. Includes non-container terminals

Contacts

Natasha Bukhari

Global Corporate Communications Manager

DP World

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Natasha.Bukhari@dpworld.com



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