Khalifa Port has been ranked in the top five of the global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. Given this strong growth trajectory, DHL is working closely with Abu Dhabi Ports to connect KIZAD to their extensive global network to further propel the growth potential of Abu Dhabi as a gateway to the rest of the world. Is Abu Dhabi Competing or Collaborating with Dubai and KSA in logistics? Given that both Saudi and Emirati officials regard logistics hubs as diversification drivers, it is not surprising that competition in the maritime transport and logistics sector has heated up. Dubai is one of the top five global maritime shipping and logistics hubs. One-third of the emirate's GDP is generated by the Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone (JAFZA). Indeed, Jebel Ali is central to the UAE's strategy to establish itself as a "nexus state."