DUBAI- Dubai state controlled port operator DP World DPW.DI has taken a 44% stake in Swiss container terminal operator Swissterminal Holding AG, the Dubai government said on Tuesday.

The Mayer family, who founded the business, will remain a majority shareholder, the statement said.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

(Writing by Alexander Cornwell, reporting by Saeed Azhar, editing by Louise Heavens) ((Alexander.Cornwell@thomsonreuters.com;))