Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecommunications Group here on Saturday launched an artificial intelligence hub (AI Hub) in Pakistan to promote sharing knowledge, build skills, and develop talent between the two countries Pakistan.
Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, National Coordinator SIFC Gen. Sarfaraz Ahmed, CEO PSEB Abu Bakar and others launched the initiative.
The AI Hub will help promote AI research, knowledge exchange, digital capacity building, and co-creation of technology solutions to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the digital domain.
Minister for IT & telecom Shaza Fatima said GO AI Hub was not a traditional agreement or a one-time transaction, but a sustainable digital platform enabling Pakistani professionals and entrepreneurs to engage directly with Saudi businesses without the need to travel or spend additional resources.“
Through this hub, Pakistani freelancers can offer their services to Saudi companies remotely,” she said.
The minister said that a major investment in data infrastructure would follow, supporting Pakistan’s growing digital ecosystem.
She termed the project the first drop of many to come, and expressed confidence that Pakistan would soon witness billions of dollars in new investments.
Ms Khawaja added that Pakistan is now witnessing tangible results, with visible growth in investment, emerging technological talent, and expanding centers of artificial intelligence across the country.
The minister expressed optimism that the 17 newly signed agreements between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in the IT sector would further enhance cooperation.Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki highlighted that the company has already achieved success with a hub in Silicon Valley, USA, and is now bringing that vision to Pakistan.“We look forward to more projects that will strengthen the strategic partnership between our two countries,” he added.
CEO GO Group, Yahya bin Saleh Al-Mansour said the launch of the GO AI Hub in Islamabad, following the first established in Silicon Valley, marked a new chapter in Saudi-Pakistan cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and ICT development.
He added that the launch of GO AI Hub in Islamabad signifies the company’s confidence in Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, talented youth, and innovation potential.He added that the GO group will invest in data centers and cybersecurity infrastructure.He invited Pakistani companies and institutions to engage with the GO AI Hub to explore AI-led opportunities in the Saudi market.
