In a landmark meeting, Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and the President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, Dr. Abdullah Bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, explored avenues for bolstering bilateral ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

The discussion centered on advancing collaboration within the scope of Saudi Vision 2030 and Pakistan”s National AI Policy 2025. A key focus was on adapting Saudi Arabia”s “One Million Saudis in AI” initiative to enhance Pakistan”s capacity-building efforts in artificial intelligence, aiming to train one million individuals in the field.

This meeting underscores a significant step towards mutual cooperation, with both nations striving for substantial growth in AI expertise and workforce development.

In addition, Minister Khawaja represented Pakistan at the Global Cybersecurity Forum 2025, emphasizing the country”s commitment to secure digital transformation, enhancing cyber capabilities, and fostering international technology partnerships.