In a landmark moment for bilateral cooperation, GO Telecommunications announced the launch of the GO AI Hub and GO Talent Center in Islamabad, marking a major step forward in Saudi–Pakistan collaboration in technology and innovation.

The high-level event, titled “Empowering the Future: GO Bridging Innovation Between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan,” was organized in partnership with Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. The ceremony brought together senior dignitaries and industry leaders, including H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, and Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication.

Yahya Bin Saleh Al-Mansour, CEO of GO Group, described the launch as “a strategic platform that empowers Pakistani talent and enterprises to engage with Saudi markets and co-create digital solutions for the future.” He highlighted that the initiative complements GO’s Silicon Valley hub, forming a cross-border innovation ecosystem connecting Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and the global technology and AI landscape through research, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange.

In her address, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecom, praised GO Telecommunications for its commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s digital economy. She said, “This initiative represents the true spirit of collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan — bringing together vision, investment, and innovation to build the workforce and technologies of tomorrow.”

The event was moderated by journalist and public-diplomacy advocate Sidra Iqbal and produced by Miradore, Pakistan’s premier experiential-events agency, creating an immersive experience that celebrated vision, partnership, and innovation. The gathering acknowledged key strategic partnerships already in place between GO Telecom and Government & private sector players, paving the way for deeper collaboration in AI, emerging technologies, and digital entrepreneurship — fully aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s National AI Policy.

About GO Telecommunications

GO Telecommunications is a leading Saudi technology & telecom enterprise driving digital transformation across the Middle East and beyond. Through its expanding AI network, GO is building connected ecosystems that empower talent, accelerate innovation, and advance integration into the global technology and AI ecosystem.