Practice 03

Africa–UAE trade

Import-export, African commodities, gold and precious minerals, agri-products: sourcing, buyer introductions, due diligence and logistics coordination.

Our approach is advisory: we identify opportunities, prepare files, arrange introductions and coordinate every step — never promising guaranteed outcomes, because seriousness shows in method. Think of us as your business advisor in Dubai: on your side of the table, with a Gulf network behind us.

As an Africa UAE advisor, we vet counterparties before introducing them to you.

Original illustration — ABC Consultancy

What this practice covers

  • Import-export and international trade
  • African commodities
  • Gold and precious minerals — trade facilitation, sourcing, buyer introductions, due diligence and compliance coordination
  • Agricultural products
  • Mining-related opportunities
  • Logistics coordination

Gold and precious minerals: our role is strictly limited to trade facilitation — sourcing, buyer introductions, due diligence and compliance coordination (traceability, certificates of origin, Dubai market standards). No anonymous transactions, no guaranteed purchases.

Who this is for

Who this practice serves

This practice is built for African producers, traders and exporters — cocoa, coffee, cotton, gold, minerals, seafood, livestock — who want to sell better, and for importers sourcing in Dubai. The common thread never changes: verified counterparties, secured terms, impeccable compliance.

How an engagement runs

Four phases, zero surprises

1.Scoping

A confidential consultation to define objective, budget and timeline.

2.Written plan

Scope, deliverables, fees: everything in black and white before we start.

3.Execution

Introductions, visits, negotiations — you are informed at every step.

4.Permanent relay

Mission complete, we remain your point of contact in the Emirates.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions about this practice

Do you support gold sales without origin documents?

No, never. No support is possible without documented origin, export certificates and identified counterparties. That protects you as much as us: serious Dubai buyers do not buy any other way, and it is precisely this documented channel that commands the best prices.

How do I get started?

With a confidential consultation — by video call or in Dubai. You set out your objective; we tell you frankly what is realistic, in what order, and on what budget. You then decide, with no commitment.

What are your fees?

Every engagement is quoted after the initial consultation, because scope varies widely by country, sector and objective. The quote is written and itemised, and nothing starts before your approval.

Next step

Let's discuss what you want to achieve in Dubai.

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