TEXMAS, the Textile Merchants Group, is the apex body of Dubai-based wholesale textile merchants. Established in the year 1990, TEXMAS offers its members a platform to interface with the Government and its various departments to address the concerns of the textile industry.
The Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum often said that “If it’s good for business, it’s good for Dubai”. This business friendly policy has made Dubai the pre-eminent business and trading hub in the MENA region, and one of the premier business destinations in the world.
Mr. Jagdish Amarnani
Honorary Chairman
Textile traders were among the first to spot Dubai’s potential as a hub from which trade could be done with neighboring countries. Many factors contributed to Dubai’s attractiveness as a business city. Prime among these were:
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem
Group Chairman & CEO
DP World
Since leading the creation of DP World, he has overseen its transformation into a global logistics powerhouse that supports the flow of trade across the world. Under his leadership, DP World has grown its network to over 78 countries and become a vital partner to global businesses. Sultan's career spans over three decades, during which he has been a driving force behind Dubai’s emergence as a major player in global trade.
Abdulla Bin Damithan
CEO & Managing Director
DP World GCC
Appointed in July 2023 to oversee the region, Abdulla previously held the position of CEO & Managing Director of DP World UAE. Abdulla leads the company’s business strategies in key GCC markets, including the UAE and KSA. His focus is on delivering end-to-end solutions for cargo owners, building world-class trade infrastructure across ports, terminals and free zones, and driving greater supply chain efficiency, transparency, resilience and sustainability.
Abdulla Al Hashmi
COO Parks & Zones
DP World GCC
Abdulla leads DP World’s Parks & Zones pillar in the GCC. In this role, he oversees key assets including Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), Dubai Auto Zone (DAZ), National Industries Park (NIP), Dubai Maritime City, the re-development of Mina Rashid and Jafza Enterprises. Joining DP World’s commercial department in 2010, Abdulla has held numerous leadership roles.
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