Riyadh –Senior finance leader Rizwan Ali hosted a special dinner in Riyadh in honour of the core committee members of the Riyadh Finance Leaders Hub. The event was organised to celebrate Rizwan Ali’s achievement of the CGMA professional certification and to promote professional networking, knowledge sharing, and career development among Pakistani finance professionals in Saudi Arabia.
The gathering was attended by prominent Pakistani finance leaders residing in the Kingdom, including Zia Mustafa, Muhammad Danish, Dr. Muhammad Azeem, Muhammad Usman, Mudassir Farooq, Muhammad Nauman, Zubair Khan Baloch, Azeem Sheikh, Mubashir Khan, Rizwan Ali, and Fashihuddin, along with other distinguished members of the community.
During the event, participants exchanged ideas on professional development in finance, sharing industry experience, strengthening business networks, the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI), community welfare, and mentoring Pakistani finance professionals newly arriving in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking on the occasion, Azeem Sheikh discussed the prevailing regional situation and emphasised that all residents of Saudi Arabia should respect local laws and fulfil their responsibilities as responsible members of society.
Zia Mustafa highlighted the importance of strengthening the role of the Riyadh Finance Leaders Hub. He stressed the need to create opportunities for professional training, skills development, and career advancement for Pakistani finance professionals. He also emphasised providing practical guidance to newcomers entering the Saudi market so they can better understand the local professional environment and build successful careers.
Mubashir Khan underscored the importance of community welfare, noting that collective efforts to support the Pakistani community and practical initiatives to assist individuals in need remain essential priorities.
Muhammad Danish discussed the growing significance of artificial intelligence in the finance sector. He noted that AI should be used as a supporting tool for strategic planning, financial analysis, and decision-making. However, he cautioned that complete reliance on technology cannot replace human insight, experience, and professional judgement. He encouraged finance professionals to embrace modern technologies while continuously enhancing their skills and expertise.
Fashihuddin highlighted the importance of cybersecurity awareness for parents and children. He emphasised the need for awareness programmes to guide parents on children’s online safety, responsible internet use, and protection against cyber threats in the digital age.
Participants also agreed on the importance of further strengthening the Riyadh Finance Leaders Hub as a platform for professional training, continuing professional development (CPD), business networking, youth mentorship, and community welfare initiatives.
At the conclusion of the gathering, special prayers were offered for the security, stability, and peace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in light of the current regional situation. Participants expressed their sincere wishes for the Kingdom’s continued safety and prosperity and reaffirmed their commitment to playing a positive, responsible, and constructive role within the Pakistani community.
The event marked a positive step towards strengthening professional relationships, encouraging collaboration, and building a more connected and supportive Pakistani finance community in Saudi Arabia.
