Following a defense agreement, Pakistan has secured a major investment from Saudi Arabia. Go Ai Hub, a Saudi-based company, will set up technical training centers in Pakistan to train locals in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The initial plan involves training at least 50,000 Pakistanis, with the creation of 1,000 jobs. This initiative is intended to help Pakistan achieve its goal of creating 3 million jobs in the AI sector.
Pakistan had sought investment from Saudi Arabia after the defense deal. Pakistan has been looking to secure deals with Riyadh in various areas, including health and communications. While Saudi Arabia had previously expressed interest in health sector investments, Go Ai Hub has taken the lead with its investment plans. Go Ai Hub, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focuses on integrating advanced AI solutions with governmental and commercial entities across Saudi Arabia.
The defense deal between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, agreed upon in September 2025, includes a mutual defense clause. This agreement came after an Israeli attack on Qatar. This defense deal also provided Saudi Arabia with nuclear protection. Pakistan is the only Muslim country with nuclear weapons, possessing about 170 nuclear weapons, according to SIPRI. It is believed that Pakistan offered nuclear protection to Saudi Arabia to secure the investment.
