Dubai: Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to enhance trade and investment cooperation with key public and private sector stakeholders from South Africa during a series of high-level meetings held in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. The meetings were designed to strengthen economic partnerships and unlock new opportunities for collaboration between the business communities in Dubai and South Africa.

According to Emirates News Agency, a delegation led by Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, met with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). The meetings included the participation of Advocate Mtho Xulu, President of SACCI, and engagements with South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition, as well as the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The discussions centered around strengthening private sector cooperation, supporting SMEs, and exploring opportunities for South African companies to expand into Dubai. The meetings highlighted Dubai's advantages as a global hub for business and trade.

Dubai Chambers also participated in a business networking event organised by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade, and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape. A separate networking event was organised by the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, further facilitating discussions on potential collaborations.

These meetings coincided with a trade mission organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce to South Africa. The mission forms part of the chamber's efforts to support the expansion of companies operating in Dubai into the South African market by exploring prospects for cooperation with local partners and identifying new avenues for growth across key sectors.