Jeddah:
Under the leadership of Consul General of Pakistan in Jeddah, **Syed Mustafa Rabbani**, and through the efforts of Pakistan’s Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, an important step has been taken to create further employment opportunities for Pakistani healthcare professionals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (through the Overseas Employment Corporation – OEC), Government of Pakistan, and Middle East Healthcare Company, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading healthcare providers. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Government of Pakistan by the Consul General of Pakistan in Jeddah.
The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the recruitment and placement of qualified Pakistani doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking on the occasion, Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani highlighted Pakistan’s highly educated and experienced healthcare workforce, emphasizing that Pakistani medical professionals possess the skills and expertise required to meet international standards. He expressed confidence that this partnership would open new employment avenues for Pakistani healthcare professionals while further strengthening economic relations and people-to-people ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Middle East Healthcare Company is recognized as one of the region’s leading healthcare organizations, operating a network of hospitals and medical facilities and maintaining a strong reputation for delivering high-quality healthcare services. Under the agreement, the company will explore the recruitment of qualified Pakistani doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare staff to meet its growing workforce requirements.
The MoU is being regarded as a significant milestone in Pakistan’s efforts to promote the export of skilled manpower, expand overseas employment opportunities, and increase foreign remittance inflows.
As a result of the discussions, the Saudi German Group is planning to establish two new hospitals in Pakistan. It is noteworthy that approximately 500 Pakistani doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are currently serving within the Saudi German Group, reflecting the strong cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the healthcare sector.
The meeting was also attended by Welfare Consul **Zainab Asad**, **Sadia Khan**, and other officials accompanying the Consul General.
