Doha, 28 Feb. 2024

Muhemmed Aejaz, Ambassador of Pakistan to State of Qatar, alongside Muhammad Zohaib Khan, Chairman, Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), and representatives of 10 IT companies inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at the Web Summit 2024 in Doha, Qatar.

Around 1,043 startups including World’s giant companies from 81 countries are participating in the first ever Web Simmit ever held in the Middle East, hosted by State of Qatar.

10 Pakistan based IT companies are participating in Web Summit Qatar 2024 with the collaboration of Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan (MoITT); Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA); Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB); Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC); Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP); Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA); and the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar.

These distinguished partners exemplify a collaborative commitment to advancing technology and strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Qatar.

Muhammad Zohaib Khan said that over 100 delegates from Pakistan are attending this globally significant event.

He acknowledged the catalytic role played by the Embassy of Qatar in creating an enabling environment for B2B matchmaking.

Pakistani envoy Muhammed Aejaz underscored that this event follows three months of the Pakistan-Qatar IT Conference, offering excellent opportunities for Pakistani IT companies and startups to explore the Qatari market and align with Qatar’s Vision 2023.

He added that this cross-fertilization of expertise can accelerate growth in the IT industry, enabling Pakistan to enter new markets, verticals, and expand its customer base.

Zohaib Khan, a participant said that focusing on Pakistani innovation, talent, and potential can attract foreign direct investment (FDI), supporting economic development, job creation, revenue generation, and achieving equilibrium in the balance of payments.

Pakistan’s participation in Web Summit 2024 showcases the vibrant and innovative tech ecosystem the country offers.

Serein Asad, Trade and Investment Attaché at the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar, mentioned expectations for major B2B deals to materialize into significant export orders for the IT & IT-enabled Services (ITeS) industry across various verticals, including software & app development, artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning, business process reengineering (BPR), cybersecurity & safe cities, Fintech, and Healthcare Technologies.
Nine leading IT companies are exhibiting at the Web Summit Qatar, including AllZoenT Technologies, Cloud Junction (Pvt) Ltd, Codup, Excellence Delivered (EXD) (Pvt) Ltd., Focusteck, Glowfish Services Pakistan, Matech Co Consulting & Outsourcing, Sphispare Pvt and (Ltd), and ZRC International (Pvt) Ltd.
Additionally, delegates from participating companies such as Bitsol Technologies, Crecentech Systems, Cloudpacer, Discretelogix, DevGate, Eraflip Tech, Ideofuzion, Planet Beyond, Reach the Globe, Support Solutions Hub, Sherdil Cloud, SI Global Solutions, Technupur, Verticalsols, and Ziscomm are actively engaging in the event.