| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Businessman |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | August 1955 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 70 Years |
| Birthplace | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Hometown | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| College/University | Temple University, Philadelphia |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics (1977-1981) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non Vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Children | Son(s)- 2 • Ahmed Bin Sulayem (Chairman of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) • Ghanim Bin Sulayem  |
| Parents | Father- (Former Advisor to Maktoum Family) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem
- Since the early 20th century, his family has been known as the most prominent business and political families of Dubai.
- After graduating from college during the late 1970s, he worked as a customs officer at Dubai’s port.
- In 1985, he was appointed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to be chairman of the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) in Dubai.
- In April 2001, he became the chairman of Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation.
- He has witnessed JAFZA’s expansion from hosting 19 companies during the mid-1980s to approximately 7,500 in 2020.
- In 2006, DP World bought the British company Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation for $6.9 billion. In 2010, DP World became the third biggest port operator and remained in the top three for several years.
- On 30 May 2007, he was appointed to the Board as Chairman of DP World in Dubai.
- In 2008, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Middlesex University in Dubai.
- Later, he worked as a board member of the Dubai Executive Council and the UAE Federal Tax Authority and the Investment Corporation of Dubai (the emirate’s sovereign wealth fund) until 2009.
- On 17 June 2009, he became the owner and director of Seven Tides UK Holding Limited and Dukes Hotel Limited in Dubai.
- He managed DP World’s real estate development company, Nakheel, until 2010.
- Thereafter, he has pioneered the market of gold and precious metals, diamonds and coloured stones, energy and other commodities at Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).
- In July 2012, he was appointed as the chairman of Istithmar but after a few hours he was replaced on the instructions of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
- On 26 January 2016, he was appointed director, chairman, and chief executive officer of London Gateway Port Limited and worked until 15 May 2018.
- On 26 January 2016, he was appointed director, chairman, and chief executive officer of The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company and worked until 16 May 2018.
- On 8 February 2016, he became the Chief Executive Officer of DP World in Dubai.
- In 2018, he was appointed the non-executive chairman of Virgin Hyperloop.
- In 2021, DP World purchased American global logistics provider Syncreon Holdings for $ 1.2 billion to expand its business.
- He was named MENA region’s first HeForShe Champion by UN Women in 2022.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem receiving the HeForShe honour (2022)
- He is the owner of several hotels on Nakheel’s Palm islands and owns a stake in a real estate brokerage company.
- He maintains his fitness by practising yoga.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem practising yoga
