Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi met HE. Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation

Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to United Arab Emirates held a meeting with HE. Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) in Dubai.

Ambassador Tirmizi conveyed regards and gratitude on behalf of Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain to HE. Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar.

The meeting focussed on issues of mutual interests especially those pertaining to Pakistani diaspora working in multiple sectors in UAE. Ambassador Tirmizi lauded and thanked the leadership of UAE for reposing great trust in Pakistan as a brotherly and friendly country. He appreciated the government and people of UAE for hosting about 1.7 million Pakistanis who are supporting their families and country by sending remittances back home.

Both sides underlined the significant role played by Pakistanis in the development of UAE and the tremendous potential and opportunities for further enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields. In view to facilitate Pakistanis seeking jobs in UAE, the meeting focussed on enhancing mutual collaboration aiming efficiency in visas processing, screening, documents attestation, etc.

Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation offered all possible assistance in streamlining the visas aligned services, especially sharing the best technological practices minimizing human interactions and ensuring transparency. He said that Pakistanis will continue to play their role in the progress of UAE and both sides will work together to mitigate the challenges, if any.

Ambassador Tirmizi also discussed health insurance for Pakistani workers, and it was agreed that both sides will work closely to address related issues and encourage workers to opt for health insurance schemes.

The meeting was also attended by senior officials from both sides.

Dubai, October 2024: H.E. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at GITEX Global 2024 today at the Dubai World Trade Centre. In his remarks, Ambassador Tirmizi expressed his pride in GITEX Global’s recognition of Pakistan as the “Tech Destination of the Year 2024,” a recognition of the country’s impressive advancements in IT-related services and products.

Consul General Hussain Muhammad, Trade & Investment Counsellor Ali Zeb Khan and senior government officials from Pakistan were also present on the occasion.

Ambassador Tirmizi highlighted the substantial growth of Pakistan’s IT exports to the UAE, which have risen by 34%, reaching $265 million. He also noted that Pakistan’s global IT exports now exceed $3.2 billion, with the potential for continued growth.

The Ambassador acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Pakistan Software Houses Association (PASHA), and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in organizing and showcasing Pakistan’s IT industry at the exhibition. “Their joint efforts have made it possible for Pakistan to present its full spectrum of capabilities at GITEX Global, the world’s largest IT exhibition”, highlighted Mr. Tirmizi.

Ambassador Tirmizi also commended the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Minister of State for IT & Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, for their vision in driving the country’s IT sector forward. “Pakistan, with the third-largest English-speaking population and the second-largest provider of freelance IT services globally, is uniquely positioned to expand its IT exports”, underlined Mr. Tirmizi.

Ambassador Tirmizi encouraged business leaders and IT professionals to visit the Pakistan Pavilion, where 24 exhibitors are showcasing innovative technologies and services. He emphasized that GITEX Global provides an unparalleled opportunity for Pakistani IT experts to connect with their global counterparts and explore potential collaborations.