Consultancy Services
Business consultancy, market entry advice, partner sourcing and trade facilitation for companies, investors and institutions working between Africa, the UAE and international markets.
The Africa–UAE Business Gateway
We help investors, companies and governments find the right partners and projects between Africa and the Gulf.
Led by Assane Mbengue, former Director General of Dakar Dem Dikk, Senegal’s national public transport company.
SMART LINKS is an Africa–UAE business consultancy and business development firm. We draw on a network of business leaders, investors and public and private sector stakeholders to support clients through each stage.
Our mission
“To connect people, markets, capital and opportunities by building trusted strategic partnerships between Africa, the UAE and the rest of the world.”
Our vision
To become a leading strategic business platform and trusted gateway for investment, partnerships and project development between Africa and global markets.
Services
What we do
Infrastructure & Logistics Solutions
Identifying, structuring and coordinating infrastructure, transport and logistics projects with investors, technical partners and public stakeholders.
Digital Solutions
Technology-enabled solutions for operational efficiency, modernisation and sustainable development in the public and private sectors.
Security Solutions
Connecting governments, institutions and companies with specialist security solution providers and technical partners suited to their needs.
Who we work with
Built for investors, companies and institutions
For Gulf investors
We source and screen opportunities in African and Middle Eastern markets and connect you with project developers and partners whose plans fit your mandate.
For companies entering new markets
Market intelligence, local partners and business development support to establish or expand in Africa and the Middle East.
For governments & institutions
Support for public bodies and project developers looking for investors, technical partners and stakeholders, with coordination from project structuring to implementation.
Sectors
Focus sectors
Our initial focus is on sectors where partnerships between African markets, the UAE and international investors can create long-term value.
- 01Infrastructure & transport
- 02Energy
- 03Technology
- 04Real estate
- 05Agriculture
- 06International trade
Infrastructure & transport: our Managing Director previously led Dakar Dem Dikk, Senegal's national public transport company.
The Gateway
African markets, one link to the Gulf
We connect partners in African markets with investors, companies and institutions in the UAE and international markets.
How we work
One partner from first opportunity to project delivery
- 01
Identify
We map opportunities, assess markets and source potential partners, using market intelligence and local knowledge.
- 02
Connect
We introduce you to the companies, investors, project developers, suppliers and institutions that fit your objectives.
- 03
Coordinate
We support market entry and coordinate projects with investors, technical partners and stakeholders through to implementation.
Contact
Get in touch
Planning to invest, expand or find partners between Africa and the Gulf? Tell us about your organisation and what you are looking for. A member of the SMART LINKS team will reply to you.
- info@smartlinksadvisory.com
- Office
- Dubai, UAE