ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecom company will establish an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Pakistan this month that would help transfer knowledge and jointly develop innovative digital solutions, Pakistan’s information technology (IT) ministry said on Monday.
The decision to establish the GO AI Hub in Pakistan was made during a meeting between Pakistani IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja and the leadership of GO Telecom at the company’s headquarters in Riyadh last week.
GO Telecom plays a significant role in Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation landscape, offering cloud, data center and management services to businesses. The company has expanded regionally through partnerships such as with Oman’s Data Park and by acquiring a majority stake in Ejad Tech, a Saudi IT solution provider.
While GO has a strong domestic presence in Pakistan’s petroleum sector, the planned AI hub appears to be its first major tech venture in the South Asian country, marking an expansion of its international footprint.
“The official launch of the [GO AI] Hub is planned for October 2025, with participation from senior government and industry leaders from both countries,” the IT ministry said in a statement shared with Arab News, adding that the initiative will promote joint development of digital solutions between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
