Dubai Ports World (DP World) has announced a strategic partnership with Malexy, a financial technology company specializing in agricultural trade. The collaboration aims to enhance efficiency and provide a wider range of food products at Jebel Ali Port in order to support food security in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. This alliance will allow Malexy to utilize DP World’s global network and temperature-controlled warehousing capabilities at Jebel Ali Port to offer a diverse range of products with faster delivery times, making it easier for companies in the UAE and the region to access food supplies.
DP World’s CEO and General Manager, Abdullah Bin Damithan, emphasized the commitment to setting new standards for food distribution through this partnership with Malexy. By leveraging DP World’s infrastructure and Malexy’s technology, the goal is to strengthen the agricultural products trade system in the UAE and the region, ensuring efficient transportation of food products and enhancing food security.
Malexy’s digital platform provides small and medium-sized companies in the UAE with an opportunity to purchase food and agricultural products faster, safer, and at a lower cost. The platform’s proprietary technologies monitor climate conditions for food and agricultural products, offering continuous inventory updates and price stabilization for buyers in the region. Dr. Azzam Pasha, co-founder and CEO of Malexy, highlighted that the Jebel Ali facility will provide enhanced visibility and supply for buyers on their platform, allowing them to execute purchases within seconds.
This partnership between DP World and Malexy comes as DP World begins work on a new $150 million agricultural terminal facility at Jebel Ali Port. It shows DP World’s commitment towards ensuring regional
