DP World shrugs off gloom, marks UAE National Day

DP World, a regional branch of the crisis-hit UAE investment company Dubai World, celebrated the 38th National Day of the country here, ignoring the hoopla over its parent company's debt default issue.

Members of the DP World family, including the port operator's top management, senior officials, employees and their families, took part in the day-long events held at the premises of the flagship Jebel Ali Port yesterday.

"Our celebration was the expression of DP World's pride in the great achievements the UAE has made over the past 38 years. It is an honour that we also have been part of this historic march," Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director DP World, UAE Region said.

Activities included traditional and cultural programmes such as a falcon show, henna, sand drawing and a talent show among a host of other events. A traditional music band cheered up the proceedings. There was a traditional clothes corner and a specially created Souq bringing in an old world ambience.

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminals and 12 new developments across 31 countries.  Its team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world including India.