Jeddah —Saudi Arabia- The *Saudi Pakistani Professionals Community (SPPC)*, a representative body of Pakistani professionals in the Kingdom, marked Pakistan’s Independence Day with a series of simultaneous events titled *“Spirit of Freedom”* in *Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al-Khobar.*
More than *450 Pakistani professionals* attended the meetups, expressing patriotism and reaffirming their commitment to unity within the community.
*Purpose and Significance*
The events aimed to *strengthen professional networking, create employment opportunities, and foster solidarity* among Pakistani professionals in Saudi Arabia.
*Hosting and Arrangements*
* In Riyadh, the event was led by SPPC CRC President Hammad Siddiqui and his team.
* In Jeddah, the gathering was hosted by SPPC WRC Vice President Ehtesham Hanif along with community members.
* In Al-Khobar, the event was managed by SPPC ERC President Dr. Umair Khalid and his organizing team.
*Dignitaries and Guests*
The meetups were honored with the participation of diplomatic officials and business leaders:
* In *Riyadh, Najam Nawaz Saqib (CWA)* and *Consular Haseeb Sultan* attended.
* In *Al-Khobar, Ms. Jannat Hussain Nekokara (CWA)* and *Sayed Aziz (CWA)* were present.
* In *Jeddah, Chaudhry Shafqat* , President of the Investment Forum, and *Trade & Development Officer Fahad Khan* graced the event.
*Activities and MoUs*
Highlights included *networking sessions, job support booths, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Voice of Startups Pakistan.* These initiatives are expected to pave the way for future collaborations and employment opportunities.
*Founder’s Message*
SPPC Founder *Faysal A. Ghauri* , in his Independence Day message, emphasized:
_“Pakistanis must support each other — that is the core message of SPPC.”_
He further clarified that SPPC is a *non-profit, volunteer-driven organization* , connecting over *4,000 Pakistani professionals* in Saudi Arabia to advance professional growth, mutual cooperation, and social welfare.
*Symbol of Unity*
The *“Spirit of Freedom”* events highlighted the *resilience, unity, and aspirations* of the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia, renewing their pledge of allegiance to the homeland on its Independence Day.
“With SPPC Elevate scheduled for November 2025, the momentum built through Rooh-e-Azadi is set to expand opportunities for Pakistani startups, professionals, and the wider community in Saudi Arabia.”
