The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) has reinforced commercial links with Egypt following a successful showing at Subsea Expo in Aberdeen, one of the world’s largest subsea exhibitions.
The event saw SABA host an Egyptian delegation, including Minister Plenipotentiary Wael Abdelraheem, marking his first visit to Scotland. Meetings with Scottish companies focused on subsea engineering, offshore services, inspection and maintenance, digital technologies, and supply chain partnerships.
SABA’s exhibition stand drew hundreds of visitors over the two-day event, with strong interest in African markets. Discussions highlighted subsea infrastructure, offshore wind, energy transition projects, and skills training, generating a substantial pipeline of potential business opportunities for Scottish firms.
Egypt is emerging as a major energy hub in the Eastern Mediterranean, with significant investment in offshore gas production, subsea infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. Developments such as the Zohr gas field and associated pipelines are creating demand for specialist engineering, asset integrity solutions, offshore construction, cable installation, survey work, and environmental monitoring.
Building on this momentum, SABA plans to lead a trade delegation to Egypt in April 2026 in partnership with The EIC. The mission will provide Scottish companies direct access to government stakeholders, operators, and local partners through market briefings, business-to-business meetings, site visits, and networking opportunities.
With its strategic location, growing energy sector, and strong government focus on infrastructure, Egypt is seen as a gateway for Scottish companies aiming to expand into North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.
