John Fredriksen

According to reports in Gulf News (28 June 2025), John Fredriksen is reported to have moved to United Arab Emirates.

Last updated: 25 October 2026.

What was reported

Forbes Australia reported on 22 July 2025 that John Fredriksen told E24 he was relocating to the UAE. The linked coverage runs from 28 June 2025 to 22 July 2025, with the record marked reported.

Background

John Fredriksen is a Norwegian-born shipping businessman. Gulf News, 28 June 2025. His career includes building a large oil tanker business. Gulf News, 28 June 2025. His shipping interests include the private business Seatankers Management. Gulf News, 28 June 2025.

Timeline

Report dates show when a source published its account. Event dates keep the precision given by that source.

28 June 2025 (Report): Gulf News reported that Fredriksen had moved parts of his business operations from London to the United Arab Emirates. Gulf News, 28 June 2025.
22 July 2025 (Report): Forbes Australia reported that Fredriksen had told Norwegian publication E24 that he was relocating to the United Arab Emirates. Forbes Australia, 22 July 2025.

Type: Person
Known for: Norwegian-born shipping and tanker owner (Seatankers, Frontline), long-time UK resident
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Status: Reported
Basis: Read the source account above
First reported: 28 June 2025
Sector: Industry and energy (Shipping)
Last checked: 25 October 2026

Recorded statement

No direct statement of a reason is recorded.

Wealth estimate

$17.3 billion

Source: Forbes (real-time estimate, 21 July 2025), 2025. An estimate is not a tax payment.

Sources

Gulf News, 28 June 2025Secondary source.
Forbes Australia, 22 July 2025Secondary source.

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