DP World Boss Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem Faces Heat as Epstein Files Reveal Sex Chats
The emergence of the Epstein files has drawn attention to high-profile figures worldwide, including DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.Recent disclosures of private correspondence have linked the prominent Emirati businessman to the late financier, sparking intense public interest. As these documents circulate, questions are mounting regarding the nature of their professional and personal interactions.Allegations of Long-Term CorrespondenceWithin a new set of documents made public in February 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) probes a long history of digital messages between Jeffrey Epstein and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. Accounts suggest that Sulayem maintained a lengthy correspondence with Epstein over many years and spent time at Epstein's Little Saint James retreat.
The correspondence was not limited to professional matters; it also included discussions about women and messages detailing his sexual encounters. These notes occasionally featured images, which have been obscured in the DOJ documents. Furthermore, the pair traded emails concerning prostitution.Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem: A Power Broker in the EmiratesSulayem comes from an influential Emirati family with close connections to the leadership in Dubai. As the head of DP World, he directs one of the largest port firms on the planet. He amassed his wealth through state-supported projects, and his commercial interests now encompass maritime hubs, transport, property, hospitality, and international ventures.The official DP World website identifies Sulayem as a prominent businessman and specialist in global trade. He is credited with spearheading the rapid growth of Dubai's local systems, particularly its maritime facilities and tax-free economic zones. A key highlight of his career is the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), an established commercial hub that currently hosts over 11,000 firms.
His other projects include founding Nakheel, a top-tier property and tourism developer responsible for several of Dubai's most famous landmarks. These include The Palm, the largest artificial group of islands on earth. He also spearheaded the creation of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a hub dedicated to the trade of gold, gemstones, energy, and various other raw materials.Academic Standing and Corporate LeadershipIn 2008, Sulayem was awarded an honorary doctorate by Middlesex University Dubai, having previously earned a BSc in Economics from Temple University in the United States. Furthermore, he leads the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) and the Dubai International Chamber. His extensive list of responsibilities also includes seats on the Dubai Executive Council, the UAE Federal Tax Authority, the Dubai Free Zones Council, and Nakheel PJSC.While his career has been defined by these massive industrial achievements, recent legal filings have turned the focus away from his business empire and towards his private associations.Questions Surrounding the Private FilesIn an email dating back to 2009, Epstein asked Bin Sulayem, 'Where are you? Are you ok? I loved the torture video,' a remark that has led investigators to suspect Sulayem might have provided the clip to him.
The records also show that Sulayem initiated a connection between Anil Ambani, brother of Mukesh Ambani, and Epstein in early 2017. During one 2017 email thread, Sulayem assisted in setting up a position for a Russian woman—whom he termed the 'personal masseuse' at Epstein's 'private spa'—at a Rixos Hotel spa in Turkey, ostensibly to help her improve her professional skills.
In a particularly private 2015 message to Epstein, Sulayem wrote, 'This girl is russian father Cypriot mom I met her two years ago she goes to the American university in Dubai.' According to documents and accounts referenced by Bloomberg News, he further remarked in the email, 'She got engaged but now she back with me. The best sex I ever had amazing body.'At this stage, neither DP World nor Sulayem have made any public statements regarding the claims found in the Epstein Files.
