ISLAMABAD: A delegation of investors and businessmen of the UAE called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today.

The delegation comprised Mohammed Hassan Al-Suwaydi, the Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ) and Syed Basar Shueb, Managing Director, International Holdings Company (IHC) and others.

While talking to the delegation, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan had great investment opportunities and the government was taking all necessary steps to facilitate the investors. The delegation was briefed with regard to geo-economic potential of Pakistan in the areas of food and agriculture, aviation, power, alternate energy including solar energy, financial services, healthcare, industry, logistics, real estate, tourism and hospitality.

Mr Al-Suweidi showed interest in expanding ADQ’s global presence and readiness to explore business and investment potential of Pakistan. ADQ is one of the largest holding companies in the Middle East region with a diverse portfolio of large enterprises covering key sectors of the non-oil economy of Abu Dhabi.

The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif, Federal Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique, Federal Minister for Investment Board Saalik Hussain and senior government officers.