UAE And South Africa Enjoy Deep Economic Ties With Major Trade And Investment Gains

Economic relations between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates are reaching new heights. UAE government data shows South Africa is the UAE’s second-largest trading partner in Africa, accounting for nearly 8% of the UAE’s non-oil trade. Within the GCC, the UAE is now one of South Africa’s key import partners, holding a 38% share […]

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Priming Africa’s SMEs For Growth Is Essential To Helping The Continent Reach Its Potential

Although small and medium businesses (SMEs) account for 95% of all registered businesses and contribute about 50% to the total GDP of sub-Saharan African countries, entrepreneurs still face major obstacles to growth and prosperity. Addressing their needs is essential to creating a prosperous Africa, says Standard Bank. As more than 40% of SMEs in developing […]

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Big 5 Construct Ethiopia: Uniting Industry Leaders To Recognize Growth, Resilience And Opportunities Across Ethiopia’s Construction Sector

Ethiopia’s construction industry is ripe for innovation and investment, praised for its impressive, vast market and untapped investment potential, with continued investor interest likely to increase substantially and soon. To recognize the industry’s exciting potential, Big 5 Construct Ethiopia will open its doors tomorrow and run until 20 May, to bring together 6,000+ design and […]

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Growth On The Horizon For African E-commerce And Logistics In 2022

By Mahmood Al-Bastaki, Chief Operating Officer of DT World, part of DP World Since 2020, we’ve witnessed African markets embracing the e-commerce revolution. Thanks to rising disposable incomes, growing internet penetration, and emerging cross-border e-commerce markets, the continent is poised to become the world’s next big online retail destination. To realise this ambition, e-commerce platforms […]

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