President's Message
The South Africa Business Council (SABCO) in the United Arab
Emirates was established in early 2004 under the guidance of the
then Ambassador, Digkang Moopeloa. Supported by our Patron, Essa Al
Ghurair, an office was opened in Deira and so began the coming
together of South African business people who have made such an
impact on the UAE environment.
Since our inception SABCO has organised business networking
events, business breakfasts and golf days, where local,
international and South African business people and speakers have
come together to share ideas, foster business ties, offer advice
and of course, socialise. UAE and South African government
officials have also been hosted at these events to encourage trade
between our two countries, which has grown tremendously over the
past few years.
The celebration of Freedom Day has
become a major annual event in the UAE. Through fun social events,
SABCO encourages South Africans living in the UAE to come together
and recognise the miracle that is South Africa and the changes that
are taking place in our 'Rainbow Nation'.
As of January 2011 SABCO Abu Dhabi and Dubai merged. Over the
years both teams have gained tremendous knowledge and under the
guidance of our Ambassador and Consul General we will together
continue to strengthen ties between South Africa and the UAE.
Together with a SABCO re-launch and a full team including a
permanent staff member, I believe that we have the foundations to
achieve our objectives.
Finally I would like to use this opportunity to thank all the
previous and current committee members and staff who, over the
years, have worked so hard to raise the profile of SABCO throughout
the UAE.
All the very best,
Natalie Warren