Minister Macpherson’s Middle East Visit Strengthens Economic Ties and Investment Prospects
Minister Macpherson has concluded a highly productive official working visit to the Middle East, engaging in over 25 meetings with key government ministries, state agencies, sovereign wealth funds, and private sector leaders across Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia. The visit aimed to strengthen economic partnerships, attract investment, and explore opportunities for […]
South Africa and Qatar Forge Stronger Infrastructure Ties
Doha, Qatar – In a significant move to enhance infrastructure development and economic cooperation, Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) and Qatar’s Public Works Authority, His Excellency President Ashghal, are working towards formalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating infrastructure delivery and strengthening technical expertise. The announcement follows a high-level meeting between South Africa’s Minister […]
South African Delegation Strengthens Investment Ties in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The South African delegation, led by Minister Dean Macpherson, continued high-level discussions in Riyadh on the second day of their visit, focusing on strengthening investment and collaboration in infrastructure development. As part of the engagements, the delegation met with representatives from NEOM, the visionary urban development project that is redefining the […]
Strengthening Industry Collaboration – South African Delegation Engages Zutari in Riyadh
South Africa continues to expand its global infrastructure partnerships, with Minister Dean Macpherson recently leading a delegation to engage with Zutari CEO, Teddy Daka, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Zutari, a proudly South African company, has played a pivotal role in delivering infrastructure and advisory services across the Middle East for over two decades. This meeting […]
Unlocking Investment – South Africa Engages Saudi Fund for Development
Infrastructure South Africa continues to drive strategic engagements that foster economic growth and sustainable development. Minister Dean Macpherson led a South African delegation that recently engaged with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to explore opportunities for enhanced infrastructure investment in South Africa. SFD has played a vital role in supporting global development through impactful […]
South African Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in UAE
A high-profile South African delegation, led by Minister Dean Macpherson, recently engaged with key stakeholders in Dubai to strengthen economic ties between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit included an official briefing and strategic discussions with the South African Business Council, focusing on fostering investment in South Africa’s infrastructure projects and […]
Closing Out the Kuwaiti Show
As the Kuwait leg of their Middle East tour concluded, Minister Dean Macpherson and his delegation returned to the South African Embassy for a debrief, reflecting on a visit aimed at elevating South Africa’s standing in global trade and investment. Infrastructure South Africa views this trip as a springboard for a dedicated Kuwait Infrastructure Investment […]
The SA Embassy’s Pivotal Role in Kuwait
Minister Dean Macpherson and his delegation made a symbolic stop at the South African Embassy in Kuwait to commend the staff for their efforts in promoting South Africa and fostering bilateral ties. This visit, the first of its kind since 2021, underscores a renewed push to strengthen economic and investment relationships with Kuwait, a nation […]
Deepening Infrastructure Investment
During a pivotal stop in Kuwait, Minister Dean Macpherson, alongside Acting Head of Infrastructure South Africa, Mameetse Masemola, held talks with key Kuwaiti figures, including H.E. Abdullatif Hamid Al-Mishari and the Chairman of IFA Hotels & Resorts. This meeting, part of a broader Middle East visit, aimed to deepen infrastructure investment ties between South Africa […]
ISA visits the Middle East
Minister Dean Macpherson of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure embarked on a strategic Middle East tour from February 19 to March 1, 2025, aimed at bolstering infrastructure investment ties with Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. This high-profile visit, led under the banner of Infrastructure South Africa, seeks to position South Africa […]
