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Saudi Prince explores Sindh investment opportunities at AKD Group reception

The Financial Daily Desk

Published Nov 12, 2026 · 13:31 PKT · 1 min read

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His Highness Prince Mansour bin Abdullah Al Saud attended an exclusive dinner hosted by AKD Group Chairman Aqeel Karim Dhedhi at The Arkadians, DHA Phase VIII, Karachi.
Attendees included Governor Sindh Nehal Hashmi, ministers Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Saeed Ghani, Advisor Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, and Arif Habib, chairman of Arif Habib Group.
Creek Developers CEO Ayesha Karim Dhedhi presented features of the flagship real estate project The Arkadians to the guests.
Prince Mansour showed keen interest in The Arkadians and expressed interest in exploring Sindh's investment potential, reflecting scope for stronger Pakistan–Saudi economic and business relations.

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Prince Mansour bin Abdullah Al Saud with AKD Group chairman Aqeel Karim Dhedhi and Sindh officials at The Arkadians reception in Karachi

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KARACHI: His Highness Prince Mansour bin Abdullah Al Saud Chairman Saudi-Pakistan Business Council attended an exclusive dinner reception hosted in his honour by AKD Group Chairman Mr Aqeel Karim Dhedhi at The Arkadians, DHA Phase VIII, Karachi.

The distinguished gathering was attended by Governor Sindh Mr Nehal Hashmi, Sindh Ministers Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Saeed Ghani, Advisor to the Chief Minister Sindh on Investment Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, and Chairman Arif Habib Group Mr Arif Habib, along with other prominent personalities from the business, political and social sectors.

CEO Creek Developers Ms Ayesha Karim Dhedhi highlighted the salient features of their flagship real estate project The Arkadians in presence of the distinguished guests.

During the reception, Governor Sindh Mr Nehal Hashmi highly appreciated The Arkadians, commending Creek Developers for undertaking an ambitious real estate development project that reflects modern architectural vision and contemporary standards of living. He lauded the project's significance for Karachi's evolving urban landscape.

His Highness Prince Mansour bin Abdullah Al Saud also showed keen interest in The Arkadians, its development concept and the investment opportunities it offers. He expressed particular interest in exploring the investment potential of Sindh, reflecting the growing scope for strengthening economic and business relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

The presence of the Governor Sindh, provincial ministers and leading business figures alongside the Saudi royal guest added significance to the occasion, highlighting the importance of promoting investment, business collaboration and stronger economic ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The evening was marked by warm hospitality, cordial interactions and a shared spirit of friendship, reflecting the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries and the opportunities for greater cooperation in trade, investment and development.

The reception concluded in a congenial atmosphere, with the distinguished guests appreciating the host's hospitality and the vision behind The Arkadians.