United Arab Emirates

South Africa has won two investment awards at the second Indian Ocean Rim Association Ministerial Economic and Business Conference in Dubai - a vote of confidence in the country as an investment destination and a boost for InvestSA's mission to improve its investment climate.

South African political and business leaders were in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), this week for the UAE dialogue. They were looking to attract investment from Emirati businesspeople. Here’s a quick look at some of the more important indicators that tell the story about UAE’s economy.

There are many South Africans living and working in the United Arab Emirates, and 200 South African companies operating in the Gulf state. Given this huge scope for trade and investment between the countries, Brand South Africa will be in Dubai to show the nation's potential to Emirati business.