Islamabad, July 14, 2026: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday called for transforming the longstanding brotherly ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia into a stronger economic partnership by capitalising on the investment opportunities created under Saudi Vision 2030.
Speaking at a business session titled “KSA Vision 2030 & Saudi-Pakistan Investment Opportunities,” Acting ICCI President Tahir Ayub said enhanced commercial diplomacy, stronger private-sector collaboration and increased investment could open a new chapter of shared prosperity for both countries.
The event was attended by Chairman of Al Raee Group Bilal Mohammad Zubair, Al Raee Group Pakistan Country Head Zohra Hotiana, members of the Saudi delegation, ICCI executive committee members, and a large number of entrepreneurs, exporters, investors and business leaders.
Welcoming the delegation, Tahir Ayub said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy an enduring relationship built on shared faith, mutual trust and longstanding friendship. He noted that Saudi Vision 2030 has become one of the world’s most ambitious economic transformation programmes, creating significant investment opportunities in infrastructure, tourism, logistics, manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, renewable energy, mining and financial services.
He said Pakistan offers an attractive destination for investors due to its strategic geographical location, competitive workforce, expanding digital economy, abundant natural resources and strong potential in sectors including agriculture, mining, information technology, tourism, manufacturing and renewable energy.
The acting ICCI president reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to serving as a bridge between the business communities of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia by facilitating business-to-business networking, identifying reliable local partners, organising trade and investment exchanges, and supporting joint ventures.
He urged private-sector stakeholders from both countries to convert dialogue into practical business partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Addressing the gathering, Al Raee Group Chairman Bilal Mohammad Zubair highlighted his company’s role as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading business setup and investment facilitation firms. He said the group provides comprehensive services for international investors, including company formation, investment licensing, commercial registration, regulatory compliance, government liaison, corporate structuring, banking facilitation, accounting and tax advisory, office setup and business consultancy.
He said Al Raee Group is committed to helping Pakistani entrepreneurs, exporters, manufacturers and investors establish and expand their presence in the Saudi market in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.
Country Head of Al Raee Group Pakistan Zohra Hotiana said the establishment of the company’s Pakistan office reflects its commitment to strengthening institutional links between the business communities of both countries. She said the office will provide Pakistani businesses with market-entry support, investment advisory services, business matchmaking, regulatory guidance and corporate facilitation.
In his vote of thanks, ICCI Vice President Irfan Chaudhry reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to working closely with Al Raee Group and Saudi partners to promote investment, facilitate business collaboration and create new opportunities for Pakistani entrepreneurs.
The event was also attended by ICCI Executive Committee members Raja Naveed Satti, Zulqurnain Abbasi, Imran Minhas, Ishaq Sial and Shumaila Siddiqui, along with Convener of the Sister Cities Initiative Committee Sajid Iqbal.
