LEAP 2026: Pakistan’s IT exporters eye expansion in GCC region
Pakistan IT and IT-enabled companies received good response from foreign investors and tech companies, eyeing growth in exports in the Gulf region, particularly in Saudi Arabia. IT exporters believe that participation in the LEAP 2026 will translate into higher exports, as regional and international companies from different parts of the world participated in the technology event despite ongoing…
Pakistan's IT and IT-enabled companies received a positive response from foreign investors and tech companies at the LEAP 2026 technology event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, the technology event attracted global participants, including startups, investors, and policymakers. Pakistani IT exporters believe that their participation in LEAP 2026 will lead to increased exports as regional and international companies showcased their products and services.
Saad Shah, CEO of Hexalyze, noted that Pakistani companies received a strong response from Saudi companies and investors, particularly amid the strengthening relations between the two nations. He suggested that the growing business ties could open up opportunities for Pakistani companies in areas such as AI automation, cybersecurity, and enterprise solutions.
He advised establishing offshore offices in Saudi Arabia and leveraging the presence of a large Pakistani expatriate community for a competitive advantage. Over 100 Pakistani companies and nearly 1,000 delegates participated in the event, with 18 companies setting up booths at the Pakistan Pavilion under the theme "Think Tech, Think Pakistan."
Pakistani technology firms offered a range of solutions, including enterprise-grade cybersecurity, cloud migration, managed services, and AI-enabled applications. Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan IT Association, highlighted that the participation of Pakistani IT companies at this event reflects their ability to compete at a global level.
Pakistani companies have signed multiple agreements to explore partnerships, business opportunities, and potential investments with Saudi investors and technology firms. Pakistan's strong expertise in cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI, automation, software engineering, data analytics, and managed technology services is expected to play a crucial role in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 programme.
The growing cooperation between the two countries could establish a stronger Pakistan-Saudi technology bridge, enabling Pakistani companies to become a significant part of the delivery, innovation, and technology ecosystem supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives.
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