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Arab News
08-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan, UAE eye enhanced media collaboration to promote mutual understanding
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the UAE agreed to enhance collaboration in the media sector to promote mutual understanding and 'positive narratives' between the two nations, the Pakistani embassy in Abu Dhabi said this week. Pakistan and the UAE enjoy cordial ties rooted in shared religion and culture. The two nations enjoy cooperation in defense, economic, trade, commerce, tourism and several other sectors of the economy. Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi met Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, the UAE Media Council's secretary-general, in Dubai on Monday. Tirmizi underscored brotherly ties between the two states, highlighting the Pakistani expatriate community's significant role in the UAE's development, the Pakistan embassy in Abu Dhabi said. 'The meeting focused on exploring avenues for collaboration in the media sector, aimed at promoting mutual understanding and positive narratives between the two nations,' the embassy said. Al Shehhi reaffirmed the UAE Media Council's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Pakistan, the embassy said. He acknowledged Islamabad's rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and tourism potential, particularly in its northern regions, it added. The development takes place as a senior Pakistani government delegation is in Dubai to participate in a two-day experience exchange program, aiming to learn from the UAE's governance and public sector innovation models. The program, running from July 8–9, includes sessions with various UAE ministries and authorities and focuses on innovative approaches to public service delivery, competitiveness, and institutional reform. The UAE is an important ally for Pakistan, given it is the South Asian nation's third-largest trading partner after China and the United States. It is also considered a critical market due to its geographic proximity and logistical advantages to Pakistan. The Gulf state is also Pakistan's second-largest source of foreign remittances, after Saudi Arabia, with over 1.8 million Pakistani expatriates living and working there.
Business Recorder
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pakistan, UAE agree to deepen media cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to deepen media cooperation aimed at fostering mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and the promotion of positive narratives through joint initiatives across digital and traditional platforms. The development came during a meeting between Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, and Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary General of the UAE Media Council, held in Dubai on Monday. Ambassador Tirmizi highlighted the longstanding, brotherly ties between the two nations and praised the role of the Pakistani expatriate community in contributing to the UAE's development. He also showcased Pakistan's rich cultural heritage and growing tourism appeal, particularly in the scenic northern regions. Al Shehhi reaffirmed the UAE Media Council's commitment to enhancing cooperation with Pakistan, recognizing the country's vibrant cultural identity and its potential as a tourism destination. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Arab News
07-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan officials in Dubai for two-day exchange on innovation in governance, service delivery
ISLAMABAD: A senior delegation of Pakistani government officials is in Dubai this week to participate in a two-day experience exchange program aimed at learning from the UAE's governance and public sector innovation models, Pakistan's embassy in Abu Dhabi said on Monday. The program, running from July 8–9, includes sessions with various UAE ministries and authorities and focuses on innovative approaches to public service delivery, competitiveness, and institutional reform. The initiative comes as Islamabad seeks to modernize its public sector and strengthen economic cooperation with the Gulf nation. On the sidelines of the visit, Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, met on Monday with Abdulla Nasser Lootah, UAE Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in governance, reform, and digital public services. 'The Ambassador extended appreciation to the UAE Government for hosting a visiting delegation of senior Pakistani government officials,' the embassy said in a statement after Tirmizi's meeting with Lootah. The envoy also conveyed his gratitude on behalf of the Pakistani delegation 'for the opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue' with UAE colleagues. He also praised the Emirates for fostering 'a model of inclusive development and harmony that embraces people from across the world, including the large and vibrant Pakistani diaspora.' The ambassador noted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had shown 'strong interest in learning from the UAE's successful tax automation systems to enhance Pakistan's domestic tax collection capacity' and had directed the visiting team to fully benefit from the opportunity for knowledge-sharing. For his part, Lootah reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to 'seamless cooperation with Pakistan,' particularly in governance and innovation, the embassy statement said. He also stressed Pakistan's potential across multiple sectors and said mutual learning could help both countries develop forward-looking policy solutions. Pakistan and the UAE share longstanding ties underpinned by strong people-to-people connections. More than 1.8 million Pakistanis live and work in the Emirates, which is Pakistan's third-largest trading partner after China and the United States, and the second-largest source of remittances after Saudi Arabia.
Arab News
07-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistani interior minister to discuss ‘visa rejections' with UAE counterpart this week
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday he would meet his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this week to discuss the issue of visa rejections for Pakistani nationals, expressing hope for a resolution of the recurring problem. The statement comes amid ongoing reports of a sharp decline in UAE visa approvals for Pakistanis. Local media outlets have attributed the rejections to an alleged lack of respect for local laws and customs by Pakistani expats. The issue has also been linked to concerns over documentation and criminal record checks. 'You are right, this [UAE visa rejection] has become an issue,' Naqvi said during a news conference in Karachi when asked about the recurring problem of visa rejections. 'I am meeting the interior minister of the UAE regarding this two days from now [July 9] and I have a lot of hope that we will find a solution to this.' He acknowledged the matter was affecting a wide segment of Pakistanis, particularly those with business ties to the UAE. In February, Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, described the refusal of visas to Pakistani nationals as a 'serious and significant' issue that authorities in both countries were working to resolve. He pointed to several contributing factors, including discrepancies in visa documents and criminal records of some applicants. Naqvi also referenced Kuwait's decision in May to lift a 19-year-old visa ban on Pakistani citizens, framing it as part of broader efforts by the current government to enhance Pakistan's global mobility and the standing of its passport. 'In the next two years, you will see this green passport that you have at a better position in the ranking,' he said. The UAE is Pakistan's third-largest trading partner after China and the United States, and is considered a critical market due to its geographic proximity and logistical advantages. The Gulf state is also Pakistan's second-largest source of foreign remittances, after Saudi Arabia, with over 1.8 million Pakistani expatriates living and working there.
Business Recorder
05-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Education, HR development: Pakistan, UAE vow to strengthen cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan's envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saturday met with Dr Abdulrahman Bin Abdulmanan Al Awar, UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. During the meeting, both sides reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored avenues to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of higher education and human resource development. The discussions reflected a shared resolve to work closely on initiatives that benefit students, academic institutions, and professionals from both countries, a press release said. Ambassador Tirmizi highlighted the significant contributions of the Pakistani community to the UAE's development and appreciated the UAE's continued support in fostering an inclusive and enabling environment for expatriates. He reiterated Pakistan's commitment to strengthening institutional linkages and advancing cooperation in skill development and workforce preparedness. Minister Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar lauded the longstanding and brotherly relations between the two countries and expressed the UAE's keen interest in expanding its partnership with Pakistan in mutually beneficial areas. He welcomed sustained dialogue and coordination between the relevant authorities of both nations.
