Dubai World
Istithmar World is a subsidiary of Dubai World, one of the largest holding companies in the world and Dubai's flag bearer in global investments. As a holding company, Dubai World manages and supervises a diversified portfolio of businesses and projects for the Government of Dubai and works towards making Dubai a leading hub for global trade and commerce.
With over 50,000 employees and a presence in more than 100 cities, Dubai World is bringing together some of Dubai's most significant companies as well as leading international firms to create a powerful growth engine.
Dubai World's business strategy is driven by a combination of acquisition and investment in diverse fields spanning four strategic growth areas of 21st Century commerce: Transport & Logistics, Drydocks & Maritime, Urban Development, and Investment & Financial Services. Its portfolio comprises some of the world's best-known companies and a number of outstanding projects. This includes DP World, one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world; Drydocks World and Dubai Maritime City both designed to turn Dubai into a major ship-building and maritime hub; Economic Zones World which operates several free zones around the world including Jafza and TechnoPark in Dubai; Nakheel, the property developer behind iconic projects such as The Palm Islands and The World among others; Limitless, the international real estate master planner with current development projects in various parts of the world; Leisurecorp a global sports and leisure investment group, reshaping the industry by unlocking value across investment, development and brand opportunities; Dubai World Africa which oversees the regional development and portfolio of investments on the African continent; and Istithmar World, the group's investment arm that has a global footprint in finance, capital, leisure, aviation and various other business ventures.
With a corporate philosophy that is based on strong fundamentals, best ethical practices and integrity, the company continues to thrive under a strong, visionary leadership that stands behind innovative, ambitious and well-executed ideas.
