ABOUT SABA
We are a membership organisation for stakeholders in Scotland and Africa that exists to create commercial value for its members through introducing and linking stakeholders, managing and organising targeted events and facilitating access to Government bodies and key influencers to match opportunities and projects.
MEMBERSHIP
If you are interested in creating opportunities for your business in Africa establishing meaningful connections, accessing events, networking, trade missions, research and insights and consultancy, then join SABA.
SABA membership gives you a competitive edge through tailored support, insight, events and resources to develop and capitalise on opportunities.
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Learn more about how you can join, and the different options available today.
Upcoming Events & Meetings
Thu, 23 JanWebinar23 Jan 2025, 12:30 – 14:30WebinarIn partnership with the Eastern Africa Association, this forum has a long-standing reputation as an important gathering for meaningful discussions on East Africa’s evolving opportunities and challenges.
Tue, 28 JanWebinar28 Jan 2025, 11:00 – 13:00 GMTWebinarJoin us for the third in our webinar series focussed on the maritime and blue economy sectors, bringing together businesses from Scotland and Kenya.
Tue, 18 FebAberdeen18 Feb 2025, 09:00 GMT – 21 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMTAberdeen, E Burn Rd, Aberdeen AB21 9FX, UKWe are thrilled to announce an exciting development in our international partnerships! A distinguished delegation from Namibia will be joining the Scottish Africa Business Association at this year’s Subsea Expo in Aberdeen from 18th – 21st February, 2025.
Tue, 18 MarLondon18 Mar 2025, 09:00 – 19 Mar 2025, 17:00London, London, UKFollowing on from the success of Scotland London Africa Week, SABA is inviting its members and Scottish businesses on a business visit to London for an exclusive series of engagements with key industry leaders, trade associations, businesses, African ambassadors and high commissioners.
Mon, 12 MayNairobi12 May 2025, 09:00 – 16 May 2025, 15:00Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaUnlocking trade and investment opportunities between Scotland and Kenya.
Mon, 02 JunAberdeen02 Jun 2025, 09:00 – 05 Jun 2025, 17:00Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UKWe are excited to announce an upcoming visit from a distinguished delegation from Côte d’Ivoire to Scotland including the Minister of Fisheries. This visit aims to explore collaborative opportunities in the fields of aquaculture, renewable energy and maritime industries and associated sectors.
Mon, 15 SeptAccra15 Sept 2025, 09:00 – 19 Sept 2025, 15:00Accra, Accra, GhanaUnlocking trade and investment opportunities between Scotland and Ghana.
February 2025 - Date Announced ShortlyMS TeamsFebruary 2025 - Date Announced ShortlyMS TeamsJoin us for a briefing and round table focussed on the education & skills training sector, bringing together businesses from Scotland and Kenya.
March 2025 - Date to be confirmedOnlineMarch 2025 - Date to be confirmedOnlineJoin us for the first in our webinar series focussed on the blue economy sector, bringing together businesses from Scotland and Tanzania.
June 2025 - Date to be ConfirmedDodomaJune 2025 - Date to be ConfirmedDodoma, Dodoma, TanzaniaSABA is hosting an international trade mission from Scotland to Tanzania / Zanzibar to open up new business opportunities.
November 2025 - Date to be confirmedLondonNovember 2025 - Date to be confirmedLondon, London, UKFollowing on from the success of our Scotland London Africa Week 2024, we're hosting another multi-sector programme in 2025.
