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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MIDDLE EAST GROWS
TOP 10 – PREDICTIONS FOR 2026

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MIDDLE EAST GROWS

EXECUTIVE: TIEMEN MEESTER JOB TITLE: GROUP CHIEF
OPERATING OFFICER COMPANY: DP WORLD
Increasing strategic investments in operations across the Middle East could act as a bridge for Europe, Africa and Latin America.
“ As trade flows into Europe, Africa and Latin America, we see an increased role for the Middle East to tap into it by providing superior infrastructure in ports, logistics, warehousing, the ease of doing business and making sure the supply chain can thrive here,” says Tiemen Meester, Group Chief Operating Officer at DP World.

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Tiemen Meester, Group Chief
Operating Officer, DP World

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( source: Research and Markets via GlobeNewswire)
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