Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have discussed expanding cooperation in emerging financial technologies and digital transformation, with a focus on artificial intelligence, blockchain, tokenisation, and modern digital infrastructure.
A UAE delegation led by Syed Zeeshan Shah, Chairman of One Group, met with Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb to explore ways the UAE could provide technical expertise, advisory support, and capacity building to assist Pakistan’s ongoing financial sector reforms. The discussions highlighted global best practices and private-sector innovation aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, investor access, and financial inclusion, while remaining aligned with Pakistan’s regulatory framework.
Minister Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to responsible innovation, strong governance, and regulatory compliance, noting that any future collaboration would be guided by national priorities and legal requirements.
The delegation included senior executives from Prypco and One Group, including Amira Hussain Sajwani, Co-Managing Director of Damac Group and CEO of Prypco, alongside other officials.
In a separate meeting, the UAE delegation held discussions with Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, focusing on opportunities within Pakistan’s expanding digital and technology ecosystem. The minister highlighted the Digital Pakistan vision and pointed to recent progress in financial inclusion, including the digital onboarding of 500,000 women through the Benazir Income Support Programme under the Ramazan Package.
Both sides also explored outsourcing opportunities, recognition of Pakistani technology talent, and the potential role of PropTech and tokenisation in improving efficiency, unlocking savings, and increasing liquidity across real estate and financial markets.
The UAE delegation expressed confidence in Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and skilled youth, noting strong potential for technology-led investment, blockchain adoption, and PropTech development.
