Saudi govt announces large-scale IT job opportunities for Pakistanis

RIYADH: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced major job opportunities for Pakistani professionals in the Information Technology (IT) sector.

As per the details, this announcement came during the recent meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The crown prince expressed Saudi Arabia’s demand for a skilled Pakistani workforce in IT, saying the kingdom needs “hundreds” of professionals in the sector, which demand is expected to grow further in the coming years. This call for talent reflects Saudi Arabia’s focus on digital transformation as part of its Vision 2030 goals, which aim to diversify its economy and expand the technology sector.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared the details of his conversation with the Crown Prince during his cabinet address in Islamabad. He noted that these job opportunities hold great potential for Pakistan’s tech professionals, with more details expected in the coming months.

Additionally, Prime Minister Sharif highlighted Qatar’s plans to establish an IT park in Pakistan to support technology-based education and training programs, which will help prepare the workforce for international opportunities.

In the meeting, discussions were also held on increasing cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in fields like solar energy, mining, agriculture and investment. The prime minister revealed that Saudi investment delegation has already visited Pakistan, Pakistan is expected to discuss economic partnership with mutual visits soon.

These developments indicate a promising path for Pakistani IT professionals to gain global employment, and it underscores the strengthening of economic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.