Saudi Arabia’s Vision Invest has entered Africa with a $700 million stake in ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a deal ranked among the continent’s largest private infrastructure transactions. The investment will fuel ARISE’s development of “green, inclusive, and sustainable” industrial hubs, expanding beyond existing parks in Gabon, Benin, and Togo that already attract factories for wood, cotton, cashews, and pharmaceuticals. This move highlights a broader surge of Gulf capital in Africa, where Middle Eastern investors are outpacing traditional players like China and Europe. With billions flowing into energy, logistics, and agriculture, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are positioning themselves as key players in Africa’s next wave of industrial and infrastructure growth.
Business Insider Africa
