Dubai, UAE August 2026: SUMEA, the Dubai-headquartered international sourcing, procurement and supply chain group, has opened SUMEAWORLD, anearly 12,000 square metreglobal trade hub in DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), consolidating sourcing, procurement, warehousing and global distribution under one roof.
The facility, secured on a 20-year commitment, will serve as SUMEA’s regional headquarters and central logistics platform, enabling customers and business partners to source, consolidate and re-export products across more than 75 countries from a single integrated hub in Dubai.
Founded in Congo as a consumer-goods business, SUMEA has evolved into an international sourcing and supply chain group supported by a network of over 300 suppliers, including global brands and leading OEM manufacturers.SUMEAWORLD brings together consumer electronics, building materials, retail goods, industrial equipment and other product categories into one integrated ecosystem, strengthening the company’s ability to serve customers across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and beyond.
“SUMEAWORLD is the natural next step in our journey. Dubai has given us the platform to connect sourcing, supply and distribution on a global scale, and SUMEAWORLD brings all of that together in one place. It is a faster, smarter and more connected way for our partners to move their products to the markets that need them,” said Dhirraj Tilani, Managing Director of SUMEAWORLD.
“SUMEA’s 20-year commitment reflects the kind of long-term confidence that shapes Jafza’s growth. For businesses managing multi-market sourcing and distribution, having a partner of this scale operating from within the free zone strengthens the wider ecosystem they can plug into. It reinforces Jafza’s role as a base from which companies build resilient operations across Africa, Asia and the Middle East,” said Ebtesam Alkaabi, Senior Vice President, Sales, Jafza.
SUMEA has built its position at the crossroads of major shipping corridors, manufacturing centers and emerging markets.Its Dubai headquarterscomplements its offices in Singapore and China, allowing it to stay close to key manufacturing hubs while deliveringmarket-specific solutions that meet differentregulatory, commercial and deliveryrequirements.
SUMEA also serves as the primary procurement and supply platform for the wider Group’s operationsacross the Republic of Congo, Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo,supporting businesses spanning travel services, IT, retail, construction and project supplies.SUMEAWORLD has been developed to support this expanding demand while creating a scalable platform for future growth across Africa and other international markets.
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About SUMEA
Headquartered in Dubai with supporting offices in Singapore and China, SUMEA is the international sourcing, procurement and supply chain platform of a diversified business group whose origins trace back to the Republic of Congo in 2004. SUMEA serves as the primary procurement and supply partner for the Group’s African operations and supports customers and business partners across more than 75 countries, backed by a global network of more than 300 suppliers. With the launch of SUMEAWORLD, SUMEA is building an integrated ecosystem connecting manufacturers, brands and markets worldwide.
About Jafza
Jafza is one of the world’s leading free trade zones and is home to over 12,000 multinational companies. Jafza accounts for a significant FDI flow into Dubai, sustaining the employment of more than 160,000 people in the United Arab Emirates. Strategically located at the crossroads of a region providing market access to over 3.5 billion people, Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone created an integrated multi-modal hub offering sea, air and land connectivity, complemented by extensive logistics facilities. Jafza is the leading business hub between Asia, Europe and Africa, connecting some of the fastest-growing manufacturing and consumer markets globally. With over 40 years’ experience, Jafza focuses on long-term customer relationships, building alliances with global investors and providing world-class infrastructure and support. In addition to quality-driven value-added services and incentives, Jafza is a business opportunity enabler, offering its customers easy and efficient access to substantial business opportunities in the region.