Abu Dhabi (Web Desk) — The Pakistan Pavilion has been inaugurated at AI Everything Global 2026, currently underway in the United Arab Emirates, where five Pakistani technology companies showcased advanced artificial intelligence-based solutions and services.
The Pakistan Pavilion, established under the Pakistan Software Export Board, was inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Shafqat Ali Khan. More than 500 exhibitors from 70 countries and 150 investors are participating in the exhibition.
Pakistani companies showcased technologies and services in various fields, including AI-based data intelligence, surveillance, sales solutions and autonomous artificial intelligence, reflecting Pakistan’s growing digital talent and software capabilities.
On the occasion, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan met representatives of Pakistani companies and said that Pakistan’s technology sector must play an active role aligned with future requirements amid the rapidly changing global artificial intelligence landscape.
He described the development of a skilled workforce and talent in the field of artificial intelligence as extremely important for Pakistan’s global competitiveness, saying that equipping young people with AI, coding and advanced digital skills is an urgent need.
During the exhibition, Pakistani delegates are also holding meetings with global industry leaders, investors and technology-sector representatives to discuss artificial intelligence, digital transformation and new business partnerships.
Pakistan’s participation was facilitated by the Commercial Section of the Pakistani diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates, while the Pakistan Software Export Board and the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication are also providing support.
According to data, Pakistan’s IT exports to the United Arab Emirates increased from $376 million in fiscal year 2024-25 to $536 million in fiscal year 2025-26, representing a 42 percent increase.