Key Points
- The UAE is home to over 1.5 million Pakistanis
- Both countries agree to collaborate on initiatives aimed at benefiting students, academic institutions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to boost bilateral cooperation in higher education and human resource development, the Pakistani embassy said on Saturday.
The consensus was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi and Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmanan Al-Awar, UAE Minister of Human Resources and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
“During the meeting, both sides reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored avenues to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of higher education and human resource development,” the statement said.
PAKISTAN EMBASSY
ABU DHABI
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PRESS RELEASE
Pakistan and UAE Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Cooperation in Education and Human Resource Development
Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), met with H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Bin… pic.twitter.com/wkz8fQEmBQ
— Pakistan Embassy UAE (@PakinUAE_) July 5, 2025
The discussions reflected a shared resolve to work closely on initiatives that benefit students, academic institutions, and professionals from both countries.
Ambassador Tirmizi highlighted the significant contributions of the Pakistani community to the UAE’s development and appreciated the UAE’s continued support in fostering an inclusive and enabling environment for expatriates, the statement said.
He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening institutional linkages and advancing cooperation in skill development and workforce preparedness.
Minister Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar lauded the longstanding and brotherly relations between the two countries and expressed the UAE’s keen interest in expanding its partnership with Pakistan in mutually beneficial areas. He welcomed sustained dialogue and coordination between the relevant authorities of both nations.
It may be recalled that the UAE is home to more than 1.5 million Pakistani expatriates who live and work in the Gulf country and send back more than $5 billion in remittances to the South Asian country annually.
