Riyadh / Islamabad — More than 100 Pakistani information technology (IT) companies have officially registered to operate in Saudi Arabia, underscoring deepening digital and economic cooperation between the two countries under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative.
According to documents obtained by Wealth Pakistan, the expansion reflects Pakistan’s growing integration with Saudi Arabia’s national transformation agenda, which emphasizes digital innovation, technology partnerships, and knowledge-based collaboration across industries.
A wave of Pakistani firms specializing in fintech, e-commerce, and software development has entered the Saudi market, joining local business networks to deliver advanced solutions and services. To sustain this growth, a joint professional network of Saudi IT specialists and Pakistani technology providers is being established to foster co-innovation and future joint ventures.
Beyond the tech sector, Pakistan’s Trade and Investment Section at the Consulate General in Jeddah has widened its focus to include minerals, marble, and construction materials. Recent B2B meetings and webinars have showcased Pakistan’s export potential in Himalayan salt, decorative stones, and building materials, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure and real estate boom.
Earlier this year, the Health Engineering and Minerals Show (HEMS) in Lahore hosted 12 Saudi buyers, signaling growing interest from Saudi investors in Pakistan’s mining and construction sectors. Similarly, the “Made in Pakistan” exhibition in Jeddah in February brought together 137 Pakistani exhibitors and Saudi importers, facilitating targeted trade engagement across 29 product categories.
Pakistan’s trade mission has also enhanced exporter readiness through technical workshops on Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) compliance — a critical requirement for market access.
These efforts collectively mark a strategic diversification of Pakistan’s export portfolio — from traditional commodities to technology-driven, certified, and value-added sectors — while reinforcing a long-term economic partnership with the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving digital and industrial ecosystem.
