Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has been honoured with Pakistan’s prestigious Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam Award. The award was presented to him by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, during a special ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.
This honour was given on behalf of the President of Pakistan and recognises Al Suwaidi’s key role in strengthening the strong ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. His leadership and support have helped build a lasting partnership between the two countries.
During the ceremony, Senator Ishaq Dar thanked ADFD for its continuous support of Pakistan’s development efforts. He praised the fund’s valuable contributions to projects that have positively impacted Pakistan’s economy and people.
In his remarks, Al Suwaidi expressed appreciation for the award and reaffirmed ADFD’s commitment to supporting Pakistan. He said the fund looks forward to working even more closely with Pakistan on future initiatives.
Both leaders highlighted the importance of enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations. They agreed that greater collaboration will benefit not just the two countries, but also help in promoting peace and progress across the region.
This award symbolises the deep and growing friendship between Pakistan and the UAE, especially in the fields of investment, development, and economic growth. It also reflects a shared vision of regional stability and prosperity through strong partnerships and mutual respect.