DIP Angola Set to Expand Opportunities for Saudi Trade and Industry in Africa

DIP Angola’s participation in the recent Angola–Saudi Arabia Business Mission in Riyadh, coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Angola–Saudi Arabia (CCIAAS), reinforced its strategic presence in the region. The mission brought together a high-level delegation of Angolan public and private sector entities, providing DIP Angola with a platform to engage with Saudi government institutions, investment funds, and industrial stakeholders.

These interactions strengthened partnerships, explored potential investment opportunities, and advanced DIP Angola’s role as a gateway for Saudi enterprises entering Angola and the broader African market.

Omar Al Mesmar, Board Director of Dubai Investments International Angola LDA, highlighted DIP Angola’s strategic importance: "DIP Angola stands as a pivotal gateway for Saudi investors seeking to capitalize on Africa's burgeoning markets. DIP Angola is in active discussions with several organisations looking to formalise investments in DIP Angola and will provide a strategic platform for Saudi enterprises to engage in sectors such as agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals and logistics, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives to diversify economic partnerships and investments across Africa."

Located in Dande Province, just 50 km from Luanda, DIP Angola spans 2,000 hectares and draws inspiration from the globally recognized success of Dubai Investments Park in the UAE. This master-planned economic zone offers world-class industrial and logistics infrastructure, commercial real estate, and social amenities, designed to lower entry barriers and provide international investors with faster, seamless access to the Angolan market. Already attracting a growing number of tenants, the development demonstrates strong market confidence and early momentum in establishing itself as a premier investment destination.

DIP Angola serves as a strategic market entry hub for Saudi manufacturers and investors, facilitating bilateral trade, connecting with Angola’s expanding industrial demand, and acting as a re-export and regional access hub, linking to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and broader Central African markets. This reinforces Angola’s position as a gateway for regional trade and investment.