Sultan Bin Sulayem is the Chairman of DP World, a global logistics giant based in Dubai. He served as the primary facilitator for Jeffrey Epstein's entry into the Djibouti and UAE sovereign networks.
- Lobbying/Introductions: Sulayem acted as a key bridge, introducing Epstein to high-level African officials. A September 24, 2011 email (EFTA02021172) confirms Sulayem arranged a private meeting for Epstein at the Waldorf Astoria, introducing him as a "friend."
- "Food Poisoning" Incident: On September 22, 2011 (EFTA01754707), Sultan reported: "Djibouti got food poising but ok now flying to dubai." This grammatical choice (treating "Djibouti" as the subject) suggests the "poisoning" was a metaphor for a setback or a toxic development in the port deal/negotiations, which was resolved just before the meeting with the President of Djibouti in New York.
- Russian Negotiations: In October 2016 (EFTA02449718), Sulayem updated Epstein on negotiations with the Russian government for port concessions. This coordinates with DP World's $2 billion joint venture with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF).
- The "Sensitive Triangle": Sultan orchestrated the secret meeting between Epstein and the President of Djibouti (Sept 2011). Following the meeting on Sept 29, he explicitly ordered Epstein: "Plz don't mention to Boreh you met Djibouti president as they both hate each other." (EFTA00920741)
- Legal Victory: Sultan oversaw the decisive legal victory for DP World in the LCIA (Dubai v Djibouti) in 2017, facilitated in part by the "help" of former rival Abdourahman Boreh (EFTA00817179).
Mapping the Connections (Key Associates)
The Sovereign Layer
The Brokerage & Advisory Layer
The Financial & Corporate Layer
The Operative Layer
Primary Evidence (Jmail Threads)