ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is looking to recruit millions of skilled workers from Pakistan’s Information Technology sector to bolster the kingdom’s technological infrastructure.
During a cabinet meeting, PM Shehbaz shared insights from his recent diplomatic engagements in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, where both nations expressed a strong interest in collaborating with Pakistan to develop its workforce and IT capabilities.
In his discussions with the Saudi crown prince, PM Shehbaz noted that Saudi Arabia anticipates a growing demand for IT professionals in the near future, as reported by Express News.
Saudi delegations are also exploring potential partnerships in solar energy, mining, agriculture, and IT, with a Pakistani team scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia soon to further these discussions.
In Qatar, productive conversations took place between PM Shehbaz and Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to economic cooperation.
Qatar is accelerating its previously announced $3 billion investment, with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) preparing to send a delegation to Pakistan this month to explore opportunities in the IT and mineral sectors. The Qatari emir also revealed plans for an IT park in Pakistan, further strengthening bilateral tech relations.
Information Minister Ataullah Tarar announced on Friday that Qatar’s $3 billion investment across various sectors is set to significantly impact Pakistan’s economy and benefit its citizens. A Qatari delegation is expected to visit Pakistan soon to finalize these investment commitments, underscoring the substantial economic advancements achieved during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
