At the intersection of robust UAE-Pakistan economic relations and specialized industrial prowess stands Mr. Diwan Fakhruddin as the CEO of the Fakhri Group, a leading importer and distributor of HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) and Fire Fighting systems across Pakistan and the UAE. Group has also diversified business in solar energy products comprising panels, inverters batteries and other allied products from tier 1 known supplier. This diversification was felt necessary due to shifting of generators business into solar in the market. Concurrently the Chairman of the Pak-UAE Business Council within the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Mr. Diwan Fakhruddin is uniquely positioned to drive bilateral growth. His additional roles as Convener of Trades and Fairs at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Joint Secretary for the Bohra community of Karachi further underscore his deep commitment to fostering business and community links.
The Pak-UAE Business Council, under Mr. Diwan Fakhruddin’s chairmanship, is currently riding a wave of significant momentum. Just last month, a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed, witnessed by a high-ranking UAE Deputy Ruler, solidifying commitments to enhance bilateral trade and investment. Key practical outcomes include the opening of a dedicated visa service centre at the UAE Consulate in Karachi, offering “special support for the Business Community,” as Mr. Diwan Fakhruddin emphasized during a recent exclusive conversation with Engineering Post. “This move directly addresses a critical need for smoother business travel”, he noted.
Furthermore, substantial UAE investments are actively flowing into Pakistan, particularly targeting the vital renewable energy sector and other key industries. For Pakistani businesses seeking expansion, Mr. Diwan Fakhruddin actively promotes the compelling opportunities within Dubai’s dynamic free zones: “Industrial hubs like RAKEZ, JAFZA, and KIZAD offer Pakistani entrepreneurs world-class infrastructure and unparalleled access to global markets,” he stated, urging exploration of these gateways.
Parallel to facilitating broader trade, Mr. Diwan Fakhruddin’s own Fakhri Group exemplifies successful UAE-Pakistan commercial integration. In Pakistan, its presence spans key cities including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Rahim Yar Khan (RYK), and Multan. In the UAE, the Group maintains operations across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Jebel Ali, extending its reach to Doha, Qatar. This extensive network ensures reliable supply and support for critical building systems across the region.
Recognizing the strategic importance of value addition and self-reliance, the Fakhri Group has made a decisive move into manufacturing within the UAE. “We now operates four specialized factories producing essential insulation materials crucial for the HVACR and construction industries including PPGI Insulated Panels, HVAC Duct Insulated Panels, NBR Insulation as well as XLPE Foam Insulation” he revealed. UAE Factory panel’s products will be available for construction projects, HVAC ducts and insulation. These will l be exported globally including Pakistan.
We are supplying HVAC Products top of line Manufactures imported from USA, Europe and Far East. To boost Pakistani Business, we need to reduce bank prime rate, reduce energy cost, encourage local industries manufacturer by facilitating favorable tax measures, he added.
This manufacturing base not only strengthens the Group’s supply chain but also positions it as a key regional supplier. “Establishing our own manufacturing facilities in the UAE was a strategic imperative,” he explains. “It allows us greater control over quality, reduces lead times for our clients across the Gulf and Pakistan, and contributes directly to the industrial landscape here.”
Through his leadership of both the influential Fakhri Group and the pivotal Pak-UAE Business Council, he is not just navigating this evolving landscape but actively constructing the infrastructure both commercial and diplomatic for a significantly stronger, more diversified, and mutually prosperous economic future between the two nations.
