Waheed Ahmed (Former Ambassador): Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have enjoyed deep rooted bilateral relations. The visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will further improve the bilateral ties between two brotherly nations. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia can collaborate in various projects relating to climate change. The world is heading towards new modes of trade rather than the traditional ways. The focus of the world is on soft skills, soft technology, artificial intelligence and others. The 8th edition of the Future Investment Initiative conference kicked off in Riyadh with a theme "Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow" and it aims to contribute to driving future development and growth. The focus will be on sustainable long-term investments that address global challenges, foster innovation, and deliver lasting impact. The participants will explore investment opportunities that can bridge current challenges with future possibilities. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a deep connection and Riyadh has always been meeting our petroleum needs. There is a huge potential of sending Pakistani manpower to work in different sectors of Saudi economy.