Pakistan Inks Significant Deal To Export Workforce To Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistani government has entered into an agreement with a leading Saudi Arabian contracting company for the export of manpower to the kingdom.

The Pakistan Overseas Employment Corporation (POEC) and Saudi Arabia’s prominent contracting company NESMA & Partners have signed the agreement, as announced by the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis on Thursday.

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The announcement followed a meeting between Jawad Sohrab Malik, special assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and NESMA & Partners CEO Samer Essam Abdul Samad.

Described as a “landmark” agreement, it facilitates the export of skilled Pakistani labor to Saudi Arabia, specifically for NESMA’s ongoing and upcoming construction projects.

Saudi Arabia hosts the largest number of Pakistani expatriates, exceeding two million, and is the primary contributor to remittances flowing into Pakistan.

The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis stated, “The agreement marks a pivotal collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, paving the way for the export of a substantial Pakistani workforce to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious infrastructure and development goals.”

NESMA & Partners, being a leading construction company in Saudi Arabia responsible for numerous mega-projects, will offer Pakistani workers the opportunity to showcase their expertise and contribute to the success of critical infrastructure projects.

This development occurred during Malik’s inaugural visit to Saudi Arabia, aimed at fostering collaboration and exploring employment opportunities for the Pakistani workforce in the Kingdom. During the meeting with the NESMA CEO, the Pakistani PM’s aide expressed sincere appreciation for the Saudi firm’s commitment to hiring Pakistani workers.