Hajra Naz
Pakistan has made a significant impact at Leap 2025, the worldwide IT exhibition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With over 100 Pakistani IT firms taking an interest and more than 1,000 delegates speaking to the country, this year marks the largest-ever presence of Pakistan at the event. The four-day exhibition, held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, has given a vital stage for Pakistani tech companies to exhibit their developments, frame key organizations together, and investigate investment opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Pakistan’s Strong Presence at LEAP 2025
The Minister of State introduced the Pakistani pavilion at Leap 2025 for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima Khawaja. She highlighted Pakistan’s developing stature in the worldwide IT industry and welcomed Saudi financial specialists to investigate business openings in Pakistan’s prospering innovation divisions, including:
- Fintech
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud computing
Minister Khawaja emphasized the tremendous potential for digital venture and specialized participation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, calling it a “golden opportunity” for both countries. Her remarks reinforced Pakistan’s commitment to cultivating worldwide associations and attracting foreign investment in its IT division.
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Expanding Digital and Economic Ties with Saudi Arabia
During her speech at Leap 2025, Minister Khawaja focused the significance of strengthening the digital and financial relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. She declared that Pakistan will soon host the Digital Foreign Direct Venture (DFDI) Forum in Islamabad, where worldwide investors will be welcomed to investigate openings in Pakistan’s quickly extending IT sector.
She moreover repeated Pakistan’s capability to offer world-class digital services, positioning the nation as an alluring goal for foreign investors. Key zones for investment include fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and savvy city solutions, which adjust with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative.
Record-Breaking Business Participation and Investment Deals
Jump 2025 has seen exceptional support from Pakistan, with over 100 companies showing their solutions and engaging in business networking. The event has as of now encouraged different business deals between Pakistani and worldwide firms. Senior Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA), Muhammad Umair Nizam, affirmed that Pakistani IT companies are drawing noteworthy intrigue from worldwide enterprises.
Pakistani IT firms have seen a 100% increment in exports over the past financial year, and this energy is anticipated to proceed with the marking of new business agreements at Leap 2025. Collaborative endeavors by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the Ministry of IT, the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), and P@SHA have made a favorable environment for Pakistani IT firms to develop into Saudi Arabia and the broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Support from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment
To energize Pakistani companies to set up their presence in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) has set up a committed offer assistance work area. This movement has rearranged the business registration process, driving the viable enrollment of over 100 Pakistani tech firms in the KSA showcase. The move is expected to quicken Pakistani IT firms’ integration into Saudi Arabia’s booming advanced economy.
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Pakistan’s Membership in the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Pakistan became a part of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) in 2024, with its headquarters in Riyadh. This membership has advance reinforced Pakistan’s position in the worldwide advanced economy. Last year, the Secretary General of DCO, H.E. Ms. Demaah AlYahya, visited Pakistan during ITCN Asia 2024 in Lahore, where she engaged with key stakeholders in the Pakistani IT industry. This growing collaboration signifies Pakistan’s ambition to play a leading role in the region’s digital transformation.
LEAP as a Gateway for Pakistani IT Firms
Industry pioneers have recognized Leap as a pivotal platform for Pakistani IT firms looking to grow their footprint in the Middle East. Saad Shah, CEO of Hexalyze and an exporter working in Saudi Arabia, emphasized that Leap connects businesses with multinational organizations working in Saudi Arabia’s industrial and commercial sectors.
He highlighted that Saudi Arabia’s expanding center on AI, fintech, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and savvy city arrangements presents a profitable opportunity for Pakistani IT firms, which as of now have a solid reputation in software development and enterprise solutions. With Saudi Arabia developing as a regional innovation powerhouse, Leap 2025 serves as a key portal for Pakistani firms to access broader markets.
Record Growth in Pakistan’s IT Exports
Pakistan’s IT industry has experienced significant growth; in the first half of the 2024–25 fiscal year, exports totalled $1.53 billion. By the conclusion of FY25, analysts predict that this amount will surpass $4 billion. Specifically, IT exports to Saudi Arabia surged to $50 million last year, reflecting the expanding request for Pakistani digital services in the Kingdom.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s strong participation in Leap 2025 underscores its developing noticeable quality in the worldwide IT landscape. With robust government support, a flourishing tech environment, and expanding worldwide collaborations, Pakistani IT firms are well-positioned to capitalize on openings in Saudi Arabia and beyond. The country’s IT industry is balanced for further expansion, driving financial development and solidifying Pakistan’s position as a key player in the worldwide advanced economy.
