Dubai International Chamber establishes new representative office in Cape Town to boost bilateral trade and investments with South Africa
H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “Our new office in Cape Town reflects our commitment to deepening economic cooperation with the region and supporting South African companies in leveraging Dubai as a gateway to global markets.”
H.E. Alan Winde:“The Western Cape Government warmly welcomes Dubai International Chamber’s move to set up its new office in Cape Town. Dubai presents immense trade potential for our province and we look forward to strengthening our already solid economic partnership.”
Non-oil bilateral trade between Dubai and South Africa reached a value of AED 29 billion during 2024, representing annual growth of 20%.
Dubai, UAE – May 1, 2025 — FinBursa, a groundbreaking global investment technology platform, officially launched today from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), pioneering a new era of digital efficiency in global private market investing.
With global private market investments experiencing rapid growth and increased investor demand, digital accessibility has become critical. FinBursa tackles this evolving landscape by creating a powerful and fully integrated digital ecosystem designed to eliminate traditional barriers such as fragmented workflows and tools, high transaction costs, and cumbersome, time-consuming capital-raising processes.
FinBursa addresses critical market inefficiencies by combining cutting-edge technology with seamless access to private wealth. Capital seekers—including startups and businesses from emerging markets—gain access to a diverse pool of qualified investors who can make decisions quickly and flexibly. Investors, ranging from high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), including family offices, who control over $100 trillion of global private wealth; benefit from direct access to quality opportunities with increased transparency and efficiency. Financial advisors, small and mid-sized asset managers, and independent firms can leverage enterprise-grade technology to access underserved private market investors and expand their reach to new opportunities. This multi-sided approach breaks down traditional barriers and unlocks new pathways for investment, growth, and innovation.”
The Technology Express proudly hosted the Web3 & Digital Assets Markets Awards 2025 on April 26 at Sofitel, The Palm, an evening dedicated to celebrating the pioneers, disruptors, and institutions shaping the future of blockchain, tokenization, and digital finance across the Middle East and beyond.
The highly anticipated FinanceWorld UAE Realty Awards 2025 unfolded in grand style at the luxurious Sofitel Dubai The Palm, setting a new benchmark for excellence, glamour, and celebration in the UAE’s dynamic real estate and finance sectors.
As the first quarter of 2025 comes to an end, Skypex reflects on a dynamic and impactful start to the year. With global outreach, strategic collaboration, and platform enhancements at the forefront, Skypex has laid a strong foundation for continued success throughout the rest of the year.
Global Roadmap Tour: A Strong Start
Kicking off in January and February, Skypex launched its highly anticipated Roadmap Tour, which spanned over 5 countries, meeting leaders from more than 15 countries. The tour featured daily leadership meetings, business presentations, and face – to – face interactions with communities around the world.
This international initiative enabled Skypex to not only showcase its vision but also to build deeper, person – to – person connections. Meeting new leaders and reinforcing ties within existing communities has proven invaluable for expanding the project’s global footprint and solidifying its position as a people – first platform.
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