On September 23, 2025, My NEO Group and NREC proudly joined influential leaders, policymakers, and investors at the Standard Bank Infrastructure & Public Sector Engagement at the Waldorf Astoria DIFC. This prestigious gathering brought together the UAE’s financial elite, South Africa’s state-owned enterprises, and Gulf partners to shape the future of cross-continental collaboration.
A Convergence of Visionary Leaders
The agenda featured an exceptional lineup of voices shaping Africa’s infrastructure and investment agenda:
- Zen Dlamini, Head of Infrastructure & Public Sector Client Coverage, Standard Bank Group — opening the dialogue on sustainable financing.
- Dr. Rassem Zok, CE Middle East, Standard Bank Group — bridging Gulf and African markets.
- Stephen Barnes, CE CIB SA, Standard Bank Group — keynote on capital markets transformation.
- Simon Freemantle, Senior Political Analyst, Standard Bank Group — framing South Africa’s political and economic outlook.
- Wanga Cibi, Aalia Cassim, Khetha Dlamini, Chief Directors, South Africa’s National Treasury — spotlighting fiscal and policy reforms.
- Rudi Dicks, Head of Project Management Office, The Presidency — outlining infrastructure reforms.
- Adv. Michelle Phillips, Group CEO, Transnet — delivering insights on logistics transformation.
- Isaac Malevu (IDC), Lindiwe Zwane (DBSA), Siyabonga Shange (SANRAL) — on transport and logistics innovation.
- Matshidiso Nyembe (Rand Water), Percy Sechemane (TCTA), Themba Rikhotso (Land Bank) — discussing water security and financing.
- Musa Mabesa, Principal Executive Officer, GEPF — strengthening institutional investment frameworks.
- Guido Haller, CE International, Standard Bank Group — closing remarks on global capital flows.
Strategic Alignment: GCC Capital Meets African Ambition
For My NEO Group and NREC, participation in this summit underscored a long-term vision:
- Strengthening GCC–Africa investment ties by unlocking capital flows into high-impact infrastructure projects.
- Driving transformation in logistics, energy, and water security, areas essential for sustainable growth.
- Building public–private partnerships (PPPs) that translate bold ambitions into measurable impact.
🌍 This isn’t just about conversations — it is about engineering shared prosperity between continents. The GCC’s capital, Africa’s infrastructure opportunities, and global institutional trust are converging to create unprecedented pathways for growth.
The Role of Visionary Leadership
At the heart of this mission, My NEO Group and NREC, under the leadership and vision of Dr. Mickael Mosse Group CEO and Founder, are committed to creating enduring frameworks of trust, innovation, and economic diplomacy. By aligning with governments, state-owned enterprises, and leading investors, the Group continues to pioneer strategies that bridge financial ecosystems across continents.
Looking Ahead
This engagement is more than symbolic — it reinforces the necessity of:
- Institutional collaboration rooted in transparency.
- Cross-border partnerships built on long-term trust.
- Visionary strategies that align with both GCC investment priorities and Africa’s development needs.
The outcome is clear: new opportunities in infrastructure, logistics, and energy that can redefine the future of two continents.
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