In collaboration with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan has just launched the GO AI Hub in Islamabad to boost the country’s digital transformation, AI capabilities, and attract global investment. The launch is expected to play a major role in enhancing Pakistan’s tech sector by welcoming innovation, building skilled human capital, and enabling the country to compete in the global AI landscape.
The initiative stems from high-level engagements under the SIFC framework, following the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Riyadh. Signed MOUs were focused on data center and AI infrastructure development, the establishment of the GO Talent Hub, and launching the GO AI Hub Pakistan.
The hub has been launched through a joint initiative of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T), KSA’s GO Telecom (Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Company), and facilitated by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which is driving strategic investment partnerships with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, CEO GO Telecom Mr. Yahya bin Saleh Al-Mansour, senior SIFC officials, and representatives from Pakistan’s technology ecosystem. CEO GO Telecom, Mr. Yahya bin Saleh Al-Mansour, reaffirmed his company’s long-term commitment to Pakistan’s digital growth.