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Essa Kazim
Low Continental Public Record
Editorial estimate, not verified fact — DisclaimerChairman, DP World
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Data Confidence: 72% · Sources: 1 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026
- Net Worth ▲
- Undisclosed — estimated significant wealth
- Reach ▲
- 70.0M people
- Power ▲
- Chairs the board of DP World, a global operator of ports and logistics terminals across dozens of countries.
- Influence ▲
- DP World's port operations underpin global shipping and trade flows across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
- Network ▲
- Holds ties across Dubai's government-linked corporate sector and global shipping industry.
- Legacy ▲
- Took over DP World's chairmanship during a 2026 leadership transition following his predecessor's departure.
- Trajectory ▬
- Stable — first assessment on record.
About
Essa Kazim was named Chairman of DP World in February 2026, taking over the Dubai-based global ports and logistics operator's leadership after Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's departure.
Known For
Chairing DP World, one of the world's largest port and logistics operators, since February 2026.
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- CNBC: DP World leadership change, Feb 2026corroborated