Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, met with AIYAH founders Naila Kayani and Sahiqa to explore collaboration opportunities focused on youth empowerment and startup growth. The conversation emphasized the AIYAH platform as a conduit for Pakistani startups to access Saudi investment and expertise while enhancing skills among young professionals.
AIYAH is an AI-powered talent solution and innovation ecosystem gateway aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The AIYAH platform facilitates connections between investors, talent and academia, offering Pakistani entrepreneurs new pathways to funding, mentorship and cross-border partnerships.
For Pakistan, cooperation with AIYAH under the PMYP umbrella could expand opportunities for youth-led ventures to scale and integrate with regional networks. Discussions highlighted how the AIYAH platform can support practical skill development, investor outreach and academic linkages that strengthen the local innovation ecosystem.
Both parties agreed to continue exploring concrete steps to enable Pakistani startups to benefit from Saudi investment and the talent networks accessible through the AIYAH platform, aiming to promote entrepreneurship and meaningful engagement for Pakistan’s youth.
