DHL said the investment, which will be spent in phases up to 2030, underscores its commitment to the region and its importance for the future of global trade.
The investment aligns with the group’s Strategy 2030, launched in 2024, which prioritises growth regions and geographic tailwinds generated by shifts in global trade.
The investment will span all four DHL divisions – DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain and DHL eCommerce – and will significantly strengthen the region’s logistics backbone.
DHL’s divisions provide a broad portfolio of logistics and transportation services to customers in the Middle East, including express parcel delivery, air, ocean and overland freight, warehousing, fulfilment and distribution, and customs brokerage.
They also cover specialised operations for sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, e-commerce and battery logistics.
DHL Express CEO John Pearson said: “The region of the Gulf Cooperation Council is rapidly emerging as a global logistics and innovation hub. Our investment reflects the region’s increasing strategic importance in connecting Asia, Europe and Africa, and our commitment to supporting its transformation into a catalyst for regional and global trade.
“DHL Express is seeing dynamic growth and export potential in the region’s e-commerce sector, for example, which is providing opportunities for entrepreneurs and smaller businesses to expand their offering to global markets.”