Saudi Arabia Praises Pakistan’s Tech Talent: Ranked Top Globally at AlUla Conference 2026.
Global Recognition: Minister Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim highlighted that Pakistan's AI talent is a key driver for Saudi Arabia's technological transformation
In a massive endorsement of the country’s workforce, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim, has lauded Pakistan’s tech talent as being among the top one or two globally. Speaking on the sidelines of the AlUla Conference 2026, the minister highlighted the exceptional caliber of Pakistani AI and technology professionals currently being produced.
A New Era of Bilateral Tech Cooperation
This recognition is set to trigger a significant shift in Pak-Saudi economic ties:
- Leveraging Talent: Saudi Arabia is keen to utilize Pakistani expertise to spearhead the Kingdom’s ongoing technological transformation under Vision 2030.
- Global Validation: The minister specifically referenced former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who has previously acknowledged the immense potential of Pakistan’s tech sector.
- Structured Pipeline: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb shared plans to develop a dedicated human resource pipeline to supply high-quality talent for the Saudi digital economy.
- Economic Milestones: The talks also touched upon progress regarding the GCC Free Trade Agreement and the finalization of Saudi investment commitments in Pakistan.
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