Saudi Arabia’s Al Baik is set to launch in Pakistan, the Information Minister confirms

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced on Saturday that the popular Saudi Arabian fast food chain Al Baik is preparing to enter the Pakistani market soon.

“Saudi Investments Rise Agreements [between both nations] they have now surpassed $6 billion. Al Baik is on its way to Pakistan and Aramco has opened its first fuel station here,” Tarar informed reporters in Lahore.

Highlighting the improvement in Pakistan’s global economic position, the minister pointed out that many allied countries are now trying to expand their investments in the country.

He also revealed that Qatar plans to invest $3 billion, while Azerbaijan has plans to contribute $2 billion. In addition, Pakistan recently signed a port development agreement with Abu Dhabi officials.

“Foreign reserves now stand at $11 billion and remittances have reached $8 billion. This will open significant job opportunities,” Tarar noted, stressing the positive impact of remittances on the national economy.

He lauded the contributions of Pakistanis abroad, noting that their global presence boosts the country’s foreign exchange through substantial remittances.

In recent developments, Saudi Arabia’s Al Baik Food System Company has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Pakistan’s Gas and Oil Pakistan Ltd (GO) to launch and operate its outlets across Pakistan, marking a critical milestone in its food expansion strategy chain in the country.

The signing ceremony was held under the auspices of the Saudi Minister of Investment, Engineer Khalid Al-Falih, and was attended by senior representatives from both Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Established in 1974 in Jeddah, AlBaik has gained wide recognition for its signature grilled chicken.

With more than 120 outlets in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and other regions, the chain has built a loyal following, particularly among Pakistani expatriates and visitors to the Kingdom for business or religious reasons.

GO, a major player in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector, is backed by a 40% stake from Saudi Aramco, positioning the company as a key partner in launching Al Baik across Pakistan.