Mansour bin Mohammed opens the tenth session of the Dubai International Project Management Forum

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Border Security Council, opened the work of the tenth session of the Forum Dubai International Project Management, held under the slogan “Sustainable Future”, with the participation of more than 3,500 experts and specialists in the field of project management from around the world, and in the presence of a number of Their Excellencies and heads of bodies. Government departments and private sector institutions, in addition to a wide selection of international experts, officials of major international companies in the field of project management, and more than 55 local and international speakers representing many economic and commercial sectors, both local and international.

Upon his arrival at the forum headquarters in Madinat Jumeirah, His Highness was received by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, where His Highness watched a short introductory film about the forum, which is organized by the Roads and Transport Authority in cooperation with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and Emaar Properties. DP World (DP World), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

The film shed light on the comprehensive development in the Emirate of Dubai, which comes within the framework of the vision and directives of the wise leadership, and its keenness to enhance the quality of life and make Dubai the best city in the world to live, work and visit. It also explained the stages of development of the forum during its past sessions and its success in consolidating its position on the global agenda of events. and international events.

Arsene Wenger, former coach of Arsenal, OBE, and Head of Global Football Development at FIFA, delivered the keynote speech during the opening of the forum, in which he spoke about the passion that led him to coach Arsenal, and reviewed the steps he needs to take. The person upon his arrival to a new position and place, and the potential impact that can be achieved as a new leader or manager, and touched on the partnership that brought together the Arsenal Club with Emirates Airlines, which contributed to building a distinguished relationship between the two sides.

Wenger reviewed important steps in the development process of Arsenal, the management methodology, work style, and culture established by the club, which became part of the lives of the players, technicians and administrators, and contributed to the development of the level of the players and the achievement of exceptional achievements for the club, the most important of which is winning three titles in the English Premier League and seven FA Cups. The Englishman, who went 49 matches without defeat, also discussed the methodology he followed in building teams based primarily on developing young talents to achieve sustainability in achievements.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, accompanied by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, honored the organizing partners of the forum, which are: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Emaar Properties, Dubai Ports World (DP World), and the Project Management Institute (PMI), and the honoring included Also the two strategic sponsors, which are: Dubai Municipality and Emirates National Oil Company Limited: (ENOC), and the platinum sponsors, which are: Dutco Company, and… Al Naboodah, Western Baynouna Group (WBG), and the gold sponsors, which are: Wade Adams Contracting Company, Gonal Construction, Trade and Industry, in addition to Parkin Company, and United Motors and Heavy Equipment Company, and the silver sponsors, which are: Dubai Taxi Company, CD Smith Company, and… Concord Stars Contracting, Proxim Corporation, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), China General Architectural Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), Parsons, and Sponsors The supporters are: Al Zarouni International Equipment Company, RTC Road and Traffic Engineering Company: (RTC), and Khatib and Alami Company: (K&A). His Highness also honored Arsene Wenger, the keynote speaker for the opening of the forum.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stopped at a model of the iconic future path within the “Dubai Walk” project, which aims to transform Dubai into a pedestrian-friendly city throughout the year, and achieve a qualitative leap in the level of pedestrian paths and facilities across the Emirate of Dubai, and His Highness listened to an explanation about The iconic bridge path, which connects 10 vital sites in the region, provides an air-conditioned floor with an area of ​​30,000 square metres, allowing walking all year round, in addition to 30,000 A square meter of open space contains shading elements and green spaces that contribute to reducing temperatures for pedestrians. The project provides new investment opportunities by providing commercial spaces on the iconic bridge, and attracting the private sector to implement the project on the principle of partnership between the public and private sectors.

His Highness also viewed a large mural, which included a presentation of the development process of the Dubai International Project Management Forum during the past ten years: (2014 – 2024), where the total number of attendees in the previous sessions reached 16,700 participants, from 45 countries, and 480 speakers, while the forum witnessed a development of The number of attendees and speakers.
The first day of the forum included a number of sessions on digital transformation and sustainable cities, a keynote speech by His Excellency Mohammed Al Abbar, founder of “Emaar” and “Noon” and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eagle Hills, and a discussion session on leadership and strategy for project leaders, in which Ike Nwankwo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute participated. Project Management Info (PMI), Laura Barnard, Head of Impact Leadership at PMO Strategies, a session on future trends in project management, and a session on artificial intelligence in project management.

The forum also included a keynote speech by Areej Naqshbandi, Head of the Project Management Office at the Public Investment Fund and a member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Facilities Management Company, about enhancing innovation through a strong community of project management offices, and a keynote speech by Chris Barton, founder of the “Shazam” application, while the day included: The first is also a session on environment, society and governance, and a session on digital project management.

On its second day, the forum discusses various topics, including: future jobs, future project management, and shaping the features of the digital economy, with the participation of His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, global digital transformation expert, strategic leader of smart city initiatives, and Dr. Stephanie Herr. , a specialist and researcher in technology affairs. There will also be a session on sustainable cities at the intersection of the economy and the environment, and a keynote speech delivered by Marita Cheng, founder of the company: (Aubot), which specializes in manufacturing… Remote communication robots.