Pakistan showcases AI innovations at AI Everything Global 2026 in UAE

ABU DHABI, Oct 6 (APP): Pakistan is showcasing its growing capabilities in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies at AI Everything Global 2026, one of the region’s leading public-private gatherings on artificial intelligence, bringing together more than 500 exhibitors and 150 investors from 70 countries.

Pakistan has established a strong presence at the event, featuring 5 leading Pakistani technology companies presenting innovative AI-driven solutions and services including Al Data Intelligence, Al Surveillance, Al Sales Solutions, Sovereign Al. The Pavilion is established under the auspices of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), a press release issued on Tuesday said.

The Pakistan Pavilion was inaugurated by Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE. The Ambassador interacted with participating Pakistani companies and highlighted the importance of enabling Pakistan’s technology sector to play a proactive role in the rapidly evolving global AI landscape.

Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan underscored the need to invest in AI talent development, particularly by equipping the younger generation with advanced AI, coding and digital skills. He emphasized that building a future-ready workforce would be critical to enhancing Pakistan’s competitiveness and enabling its technology companies to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the global digital economy.

Pakistan’s participation in AI Everything Global 2026 reflects the country’s growing technology footprint internationally and provides Pakistani companies with an important platform to forge strategic partnerships, engage with global industry leaders and investors, and explore new business and investment opportunities in the AI ecosystem.

Pakistan’s participation is being facilitated by the Commercial Section of Pakistan Diplomatic Mission in the UAE, led by Trade & Investment Counsellor Ali Zeb Khan, in close coordination with PSEB, MoIT. Pakistani delegates are also engaging with international stakeholders and industry leaders on AI-driven innovation, digital transformation and emerging opportunities for collaboration.

The participation comes amid significant growth in Pakistan-UAE technology ties. Pakistan’s IT exports to the UAE have increased by 42 per cent, from USD 376 million in FY 2024-25 to USD 536 million in FY 2025-26, reflecting the rapidly expanding bilateral relationship in technology, digital services and trade.