Saudi Business Community’s Interest in Pakistan Investment
Saudi Business Community Expresses Strong Interest In Investment In Pakistan, Assures Full Facilitation – UrduPoint
Federal Minister Meets Saudi Delegation
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 21st Aug, 2026)
Federal Minister for Investment and Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh met with a delegation from the Saudi Investment Forum to discuss strengthening economic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Led by Kunwar Qutbuddin, the delegation included Engr. Ghulam Safdar, President of the Pakistan Investor and Business Forum (PIBF), and Raja Riaz, Chairman of Mokamela International LLC.
Key Points:
- The Saudi Investment Forum, now a unified entity representing Saudi Arabia, aims to facilitate business connections.
- It highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a regional investment hub.
- The delegation expressed interest in various sectors like agriculture, IT, mining, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, logistics, and tourism.
Minister’s Welcome and Commitments:
Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh welcomed the delegation, emphasizing Pakistan’s desire to strengthen economic and investment ties. He assured full facilitation for genuine Saudi investors through BOI’s services:
- Identifying investment opportunities.
- Coordinating with government institutions.
- Addressing investment-related issues.
The minister also spoke about his background in business and his efforts to improve the investment climate through regulatory reforms, including:
- The Business Facilitation Center (BFC) for streamlined interactions with government departments.
- His involvement in education and social development, notably founding FAST University.
