South Africa is courting Gulf sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and private investors to back a new wave of infrastructure projects, offering clearer regulation, stronger institutions and co-investment with local partners, officials said at the 5th Annual State-Owned Companies (SOC) Summit in Dubai. He noted that Gulf SWFs and investors have demonstrated they could “move quickly and decisively” on bankable projects. Transmission expansion has become a central priority as South Africa opens electricity generation to more private players. “GCC investors with a strong track record in clean energy, green hydrogen and resilient infrastructure will find in South Africa a partner ready to align with your sustainability ambitions while delivering sound, long-term returns,” said Cibi. Zok also noted that the Bank has facilitated investments by SWFs and other financial sponsors in South Africa.