Written by: Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al-Zabi (UAE Ambassador to Islamabad)
A close friend of mine at Emaar Properties, the construction company of the Burj Khalifa, revealed that when he reached the roof of the Burj Khalifa in 2009, he saw a Pakistani laborer working on the world's tallest building. After the completion was swinging with joy.news world ahmed
This story is a reflection of the most important role of our skilled Pakistani brethren in the structure and economic development of the UAE (UAE) that the UAE has witnessed over the past five decades.news world ahmed
It reminds me of my first visit to childhood when I went with my mother to my family doctor, a specialist Pakistani physician.news world ahmed
They impressed me with their friendly treatment and excellent treatment, since then I have met many Pakistani brothers who have shown their valuable skills in the development and success of the UAE.
In January this year, Abu Dhabi's Wali Eid and UAE forces commander Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Prime Minister House Islamabad when he was 5 years old (1966). He came to Pakistan on a private visit with his father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and was convinced that there were two countries in the world - Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
However, it showed that Pakistan as a family visit station was the favorite place for the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and clearly, it did not happen by accident, there are reasons.
There is a long historical and cultural relationship between the people of the United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The beaches of the two countries in the Arabian Sea, its deserts, sand dunes, climatic conditions create the same culture and destiny for both nations.
Ancient history reveals intercultural, commercial and travel between the two regions, while in modern history the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, always preferred Pakistan as his second home and even the UAE. Before coming into existence, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan also visited Pakistan several times with other Arab Sheikhs and their comrades.
As a result of this relationship, Pakistan became the first country in the world to recognize the UAE in 1971. Finally, the Pakistanis working abroad played an important role in the construction of several UAE agencies.
Emirates, now one of the largest aviation companies in the world, is one of the Pakistan-owned companies, called
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) provided technical and administrative support and leased it to the Boeing 300-737 and an Airbus A300B4-200.
Last month, in my office, I had the opportunity to welcome Captain (r) Fazal Ghani Mian, who headed the first and historic flight of Emirates from Dubai to Karachi on October 25, 1985.
Talented people are drawing significant lines in the beautiful and prosperous picture of my beloved homeland in the military training, banking sector, infrastructure construction, transport and many other important fields.news world ahmed
Pakistanis have always been instrumental in the UAE's development, with 1.6 million Pakistanis living in the UAE with peace and dignity, the second largest foreign community in the country, where there are business, investment and services sectors. According to financial sources, the UAE is the second largest country in the world, with Pakistan contributing to the economy as well as remittances to Pakistan.news world ahmed
These partnerships are helping to deepen friendship between the United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, resulting in UAE becoming the largest foreign direct investment investor in Pakistan whose oil refinery, telecommunications, banking, aviation. And there is a huge investment in property development.
The UAE, meanwhile, remains committed to helping Pakistan's economic stability and human development.
In addition to providing financial support to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the UAE launched several humanitarian and development programs in Pakistan, including hospitals, colleges, schools, roads, bridges, airports, housing projects, water in different provinces of Pakistan. Programs such as supply schemes, and emergency relief for disaster relief.
