Islamabad: A high-level delegation of investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met with Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Monday to discuss potential investment opportunities in the federal capital.
During the meeting at CDA Headquarters, officials briefed the delegation on projects in key sectors, including hotels and hospitality, commercial real estate, and tourism. They highlighted Islamabad’s rising demand for modern facilities, noting that the city offers “excellent investment opportunities” across these industries.
Feasibility studies for several large-scale tourism projects, such as a theme park and a cable car system, have already been completed. Officials assured the delegation that robust financial and operational models have been designed to secure investor confidence.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa reiterated the authority’s commitment to facilitating foreign investment, stating that comprehensive measures are being taken to provide maximum incentives and ease of doing business. “CDA is creating uniform and excellent opportunities for investors. Gaining the confidence of investors in Islamabad is our top priority,” he said.
He added that renowned consultancy firms have conducted studies to ensure the financial viability of the proposed projects.
The UAE delegation expressed strong interest in Islamabad’s real estate, hospitality, and tourism sectors, acknowledging the potential for high-value ventures. According to CDA, the meeting was aimed at promoting foreign investment and attracting international-standard projects to enhance the capital’s development profile.
The meeting was attended by senior CDA officials, including Member Administration and Estate Talat Mahmood, Member Engineering Syed Nafasat Raza, and Member Planning and Design Dr. Khalid Hafiz.
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