AMSTERDAM: DHL Express ​Europe, ⁠a unit of ‌Deutsche Post DHL, will ​continue with its investment ​plans in the ​Middle East despite the war ⁠in Iran as the region has a key ​role ‌for the ⁠company ⁠in the long run, ​Mike Parra, ‌its Chief ⁠Executive, said on Thursday.

DHL has announced over 500 million euros ($577 million) in investment in the Middle ‌East through 2030, especially in ⁠Saudi Arabia and ​the United Arab Emirates. ($1 = ​0.8661 euros) (Reporting ‌by Anthony ⁠Deutsch ​and Inti Landauro)