World Association of Newspapers

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers is a non-profit global organisation of the world’s press. It represents 18,000 publications, 15,000 online sites, and over 3000 companies in more than 120 countries from all over the world. Our media investment, Independent Media is now a regular participant, and member of WAN’s media organisation.

Saudi Arabia - South Africa Business Council

Dr Iqbal Survé is the Co-Chairman of the Saudi-South Africa Business Council, along with Co-Chair Said Al Qahtani. The Business Council was founded to create economic ties and increase trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.

Siemens Global Sustainability Advisory Board

Dr Iqbal Survé is a founding member of the Siemens Global Sustainability Advisory Board, he was also appointed as one of the ten top leaders in the world on the Board. The Board is representative of top business leaders across all respects. They are equipped with outside perspective, and insight to drive forward Siemens’s strategic, innovative sustainability measures.

COP17 meeting in Durban. Jacob Zuma pictured with Maite-Nkoana Mashabane