Welcome to the MENA Africa Business Network Newsletter. Here we share updates on our activities, new members and current news within MENA and Africa.
MENA Africa Business Network is your premier membership platform connecting the vibrant business communities of the Middle East and Africa Through our socially engaging events, forums, and initiatives, we facilitate meaningful connections between businesses, governments, and stakeholders
For members who have company updates that they would like to share in our Newsletter do send us an email on yalla@menaafricabusiness.net and we would be delighted to incorporate your article in our next issue.
In this issue we cover our first three MENA Africa Business Sundowners in three different countries along with our first Business Luncheon in Africa and the Middle East. We also introduce you to our latest members and share updates of all the exciting upcoming events. We look forward to welcoming you to our family! MAY /JUNE 2024
THE FIRST MENA AFRICA BUSINESS NETWORK SUNDOWNER
IN NAIROBI
The first MENA Africa Business Network Sundowner took place at Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya on the 8th of May 2024 bringing together esteemed diplomats business leaders, and members of the Middle East and North African (MENA) community in Kenya
In addition to interactive B2B networking, the event served as the official launchpad for the MENA in Africa Magazine, a monthly publication dedicated to covering diplomatic events, business news culture and lifestyle for the MENA community in Sub-Sahara Africa.
THE SECOND MENA AFRICA BUSINESS NETWORK SUNDOWNER IN DUBAI, UAE
The Second MENA Africa Business Network Sundowner took place in Dubai at the brand new Marriott Marquis Dubai We had the pleasure of hosting Mr Khalid Al Ali Regional Manager Middle East & Africa Dubai Chambers and His Excellency Joaquim Carlos Da Silva Comboio, Ambassador of Mozambique to the UAE. A Special thank you to the MENA Consultancy team and VAAL Real Estate Kenya, all the diplomats, business leaders and friends for joining us for our inaugural event in the Middle East The next event in the UAE will take place in September 2024
THE MENA AFRICA BUSINESS NETWORK LUNCHEON IN NAIROBI, KENYA
The first MENA Africa Business Network Luncheon in Nairobi took place at the private Capital Club in June 2024.
In attendance was The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kenya and The Embassy Of Kuwait in Nairobi Our incredible speakers were Mr Gul Khan - CEO I&M Bank Ltd, Mr Abbas Meghji, Founder - MENA Consultancy and Aparupa Chakravarti, Director - Botho Emerging Markets Group
MENA AFRICA BUSINESS NETWORK ATTENDS THE LAUNCH OF DG WEST
MENA Africa Business Network had the pleasure of pleasure attending the groundbreaking ceremony of DG West Apartments, a project by SSS Developers (a Kenyan company) and Reportage Properties (A UAE Company)
DG West Apartments is a project that truly reflects the power of collaboration between two countries in the MENA-Africa region Get in touch with us for further information: Yalla@MenaAfricaBusiness Net
THE THIRD MENA AFRICA BUSINESS
SUNDOWNER IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
The third MENA Africa Business Network Sundowner in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania was hosted at the brand new Bravo Coco Beach in July 2024. In attendance was the Tanzanian Business Community along with Diplomats
A special thank you to all the incredible guests who joined us including Samuel Monteiro Cabral - Embassy of Angola in Tanzania, Shabnam Mallick - Head of Resident Coordinators Office UN Tanzania, Ravneet Chowdhury - CEO Diamond Trust Bank and Kalpesh MehtaHonorary Consul of New Zealand to Tanzania and Managing Director of Oryx Energies for joining us on this special occasion Bravo Coco Beach Restaurant officially open their doors in September 2024
MENA AFRICA BUSINESS NETWORK SIGNS MOU WITH SAUDI COMPANY
MENA Africa Business Network signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Arabian Company Modern Techniques For Industry at the Saudi Made Pavilion during the 2024 Build Africa Expo in Nairobi, Kenya Made in Saudi program is a national initiative launched by the Saudi Export Development Authority which aims at stimulating national industries, encouraging consumers to buy local goods, and developing and promoting the Kingdom's exports to global markets.
MENA Consultancy is a boutique corporate services and business advisory firm offering a comprehensive range of services, from company formation to visa processing as well as a wide range of business support services in the UAE and across all GCC countries
MENA Consultancy has offices in Dubai, Doha and Nairobi With their regional understanding and sector experience, MENA Consultancy offers superior corporate advice and solutions which will help you to mobilize your commercial potential and achieve sustained growth in today's dynamic business environment
www.mena-consultancy.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
The fourth
Embassy of Lebanon South African Lebanese Golf Championship at The Wanderers Golf Club
UAE’s Masdar eyes Kenyan renewable, geothermal power as part of African expansion
RwandAir Cargo expands network to Dubai, Djibouti
Qatar Airways to invest in airline in Southern Africa
Senegal & Saudi Firm Elm Partner to Build Digital Archiving Center
High-level Saudi Investment Delegation in Ethiopia on Official Visit
Riyadh Explores Agricultural Investment Opportunities in Africa
