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DP World and PayPal to collaborate on cross-border digital trade payments
DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding( MoU) with global commerce platform PayPal to collaborate on a first-of-its-kind digital payments initiative designed to simplify and speed up cross-border trade.
The agreement, which could see transactions executed in minutes rather than taking up to a week, reflects DP World’ s continued commitment to creating a secure and scalable marketplace for digital payments. DP World’ s Digital Payments initiative will enable international merchants, shippers, exporters, importers and marketplaces to complete cross-border payments with greater transparency, lower costs and faster settlement times.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO, said:“ In logistics, speed and transparency mean everything and payments linked to logistics are no different, which is why we have undertaken our Digital Payments initiative. Our collaboration with PayPal is part of this initiative which aims to provide our customers with reliable options for cross-border payments that are faster, and more transparent, than traditional systems without compromising security. By simplifying global transactions, we are enabling businesses of every size to grow, move faster, and operate more efficiently across markets.
“ This solution marks another important step in DP World’ s journey to transform the supply chain and make trade flow more efficiently. These partnerships allow us to bring trusted, digital-first solutions to global commerce, helping businesses and individuals trade more efficiently.”
GITEX GLOBAL 2026 moves to Expo City Dubai with TechCation experience
With new dates of December 7 – 11 2026, GITEX GLOBAL transforms into a year-end innovation destination blending high-impact business with Dubai’ s lifestyle appeal.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, preparations are already underway to relocate GITEX GLOBAL, together with Expand North Star, to its new home at Expo City Dubai next year.
After 45 years of firmly installing Dubai and the UAE as leaders on the global technology map, GITEX GLOBAL is set to reshape the international tech events calendar with a 2026 edition that introduces a new dimension of innovation, business and lifestyle experiences.
Marking a fresh chapter in its journey, the prestigious international technology event will be held from December 7 to 11 2026.
HH Sheikh Hamdan also directed the organisation of the world’ s first and largest‘ TechCation’ experience at the event, blending technology and lifestyle through citywide activations.
The move is set to advance the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and strengthen the city’ s position among the world’ s top three urban economies.
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