$10 Pakistani mangoes sold for $120 in Dubai after repackaging

The UAE Consul General Bakhit Atiq Al-Rumaiti has highlighted Pakistan's potential to enhance the value and reach of its mango industry through value addition.

Speaking at the Future Summit in Karachi, Al-Rumaiti noted that investors from the UAE receive facilitation upon arrival, but Pakistani investors face challenges such as visa issues and additional expenses.

He emphasized the need to provide ease for investors wherever possible.

Al-Rumaiti remarked that Pakistan has an excellent mango crop, which is in high demand in Dubai. He pointed out that Pakistani mangoes are sold in Dubai for $10 but, after repackaging, are sold at $120.

This underscores the need for value addition in Pakistan’s agricultural sector, which requires collective effort from both government and stakeholders.

Al-Rumaiti also highlighted that food security is a top priority in the region, adding that many Pakistanis in Dubai often request Pakistani mangoes as gifts for their families.

He further explained that while the UAE has shifted its focus to economic growth rather than political issues, any Pakistani seeking investment opportunities in the UAE will be directed to the relevant ministry for assistance.