Dubai South and UPS Partner to Launch New Logistics Facility
Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focused on aviation, logistics, and real estate, has signed an agreement with UPS, a global leader in logistics, to establish a new facility in Dubai South’s Logistics District. This initiative aligns with UPS’s strategic expansion across the region and will strengthen Dubai’s role as a global trade hub.
Enhancing Regional Logistics Capabilities
The agreement was signed by Tariq Badri, Director of Business Development and Investor Relations at Dubai South, and Andrew Sleiman, VP Legal, India Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa at UPS. Also in attendance were Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District at Dubai South, and Ismet Demirel, VP Transportation, India Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa at UPS.
Set for completion by the end of the year, the new facility will boost UPS’s operational capacity in the UAE, enhancing its ability to support international trade links through its extensive global network.
Leadership Insights on the Expansion
Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District, Dubai South, emphasized the significance of the partnership:
"Our collaboration with UPS highlights Dubai South’s commitment to strengthening Dubai’s position as a global logistics hub. This facility will enable UPS to enhance its efficiency and connectivity while meeting the growing demand for logistics services in the region. With world-class infrastructure and strategic multimodal connectivity, Dubai South remains the top choice for leading logistics providers looking to expand in the Middle East."
Ismet Demirel, VP Transportation at UPS, highlighted Dubai’s vital role in global trade:
"Dubai’s infrastructure and location at the crossroads of global trade make it essential to UPS’s worldwide network. This investment will enhance connectivity between businesses across the Middle East and over 200 countries and territories—driving growth and efficiency in one of the world’s fastest-growing logistics markets."
Dubai South’s Logistics District: A Premier Trade Hub
Dubai South’s Logistics District offers seamless connectivity and world-class services, including:
- Direct access to Jebel Ali Port via a bonded logistics corridor
- Proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport, facilitating multimodal transport
- EZDubai, a fully dedicated e-commerce free zone
- A Contract Logistics Zone, designed to optimize supply chain operations
This strategic expansion reinforces Dubai South’s status as a key enabler of global trade, while positioning UPS for continued growth in the Middle East logistics sector.
