DP World To Collaborate With PayPal On Cross-border Digital Payments

The tie-up would enable transactions to be executed in minutes, rather than taking up to a week, and reflects DP World’s commitment to creating a secure and scalable marketplace for digital payments.

The initiative will enable international merchants, shippers, exporters, importers, and marketplaces to complete cross-border payments with greater transparency, lower costs, and faster settlement times.

DP World partners with PayPal

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO, commented: “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.”

By combining DP World’s global supply chain expertise with PayPal’s trusted and secure payments infrastructure, the platform is designed to reduce friction in international trade and support businesses with greater efficiency and confidence.

Alex Chriss, President and CEO of PayPal, added: “Global trade works best when payments are fast, transparent, and secure. That is exactly what this partnership with DP World is delivering.

“For too long, global businesses have been underserved by traditional cross-border payment systems. Today, we are setting a new standard. I am proud to mark this milestone in a region that is becoming a global hub for digital innovation, as we continue building more connected and inclusive financial services for businesses worldwide.”

Chriss recently visited the UAE, during which he was also received by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance.

During the meeting, Sheikh Maktoum highlighted the UAE’s vision to strengthen its position as a focal point for the global financial industry by fostering innovation, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.

Discussions focused on boosting collaboration in digital payment systems, boosting e-commerce growth, enabling SMEs, and enhancing cross-border financial connectivity, in line with the UAE’s role as a global economic and trading centre.

Founded in 1998, PayPal serves 434 million active consumer and merchant accounts across more than 200 markets, as of 2024-end. Last year, the company processed US$1.68 trillion in total payment volume through 26 billion transactions, generating US$31.8 billion in net revenue.

In April 2025, PayPal opened its regional headquarters for the Middle East and Africa in Dubai Internet City, marking a major milestone in its global expansion. Dubai serves as an operational and strategic base for around 80 countries across the Middle East and Africa region.