Pakistan Business Council (PBC), Dubai is a 14-year-old organisation operating under the aegis of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry that aims to promote commerce and trade between Pakistan and the UAE. It consists of a group of Pakistani businessmen residing in Dubai and Northern Emirates.
"One of our objectives is to educate and enlighten our members about the business opportunities existing between the two countries - Pakistan and the UAE - exchange ideas and form profitable partnerships," said Ahmed Shaikhani, President, Pakistan Business Council, Dubai.
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| Ahmed Shaikhani, President, Pakistan Business Council, Dubai |
With more than 600 registered members representing over 3,000 business sectors in the emirate, PBC Dubai continues to be a platform that gathers economic contributors on common ground. "We also have a group of companies named Shaikhani Group with diversified businesses in real estate development, trading, rubber manufacturing and IT," Shaikhani added.
In terms of economic interaction, Pakistan is the second largest expatriate community that resides in the UAE with a population of 1.2 million.
"The Pakistan community has major stakes in the economic boom of the UAE. The volume of trade recorded between the two countries is valued at nine billion with vast potential to enhance trade and business relations between the two countries," he said.
Creating investment opportunities
PBC Dubai is active in various international exhibitions and platforms. At the recent Gulfood, which is one of the world's biggest food-related trade shows, Pakistan showcased its latest products, services and developments in food, manufacturing and technology categories. The country's pavilion joined 500 other exhibitors from 120 countries and displayed its specialities to 97,000 attendees from all over the world. "Trade exhibitions such as Gulfood, help countries connect with loyal customers from across the globe and share the latest technology integrated in various industries," Shaikhani said.
Creating investment opportunities
PBC Dubai is active in various international exhibitions and platforms. At the recent Gulfood, which is one of the world's biggest food-related trade shows, Pakistan showcased its latest products, services and developments in food, manufacturing and technology categories. The country's pavilion joined 500 other exhibitors from 120 countries and displayed its specialities to 97,000 attendees from all over the world. "Trade exhibitions such as Gulfood, help countries connect with loyal customers from across the globe and share the latest technology integrated in various industries," Shaikhani said.
At a joint statement issued at the second investment conference hosted by the Pakistan Business Council in Dubai, Shaikhani had said: "The relationship between neighboring countries is essential for a country's short-term and long-term economic policies and growth. No country has achieved targets by striving for a better relationship without peace. Pakistan is always keen to have a very good relationship with his neighbours and tries to strengthen the bond.
"We, at the Pakistan Business Council, are always here to support the relationship between the UAE and Pakistan. Our objective is to ease the work between two countries and provide facilities to businessmen of the two nations. The potential of investment opportunities in both the countries are endless. We urge investors to participate and contact us whenever they need support, information or guidance in this regard."
He was joined by H.E. Governor of Sindh Muhammad Zubair and Minister of State for Investment Naeem Zamindar at the event.
Future plans
Looking ahead, PBC Dubai plans to organise and collaborate in international exhibitions in both Pakistan and the UAE. It further aims to coordinate with the consulate and other business councils to promote business and relations between the two countries.
Possessing years of experience as the President of the Pakistan Business Council as well as a member of the Board of Directors, Shaikhani aims to lead PBC Dubai towards greater frontiers. "We have a strong team of qualified Board of Directors, who are always available to assist and guide the Pakistan business community in the UAE," he added.
Future plans
Looking ahead, PBC Dubai plans to organise and collaborate in international exhibitions in both Pakistan and the UAE. It further aims to coordinate with the consulate and other business councils to promote business and relations between the two countries.
Possessing years of experience as the President of the Pakistan Business Council as well as a member of the Board of Directors, Shaikhani aims to lead PBC Dubai towards greater frontiers. "We have a strong team of qualified Board of Directors, who are always available to assist and guide the Pakistan business community in the UAE," he added.
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