WELLBEING DEFINES THE AGENDA AT PROJECT MANAGEMENT FORUM
Dubai hosts 2,000 experts decoding transformative projects
Under the theme ‘Fostering Wellbeing’, the 8th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) opened yesterday at Madinat Jumeirah, attended by more than 2,000 participants who listened to “emerging trends in project management and their impact on enhancing well-being among residents and visitors.”
The event, under the patronage of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, was opened by Shaikh Mansour Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Border Security Council.
Organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in collaboration with the Project Management Institute (PMI), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), DP World, and International Institute for Learning (IIL), the annual DIPMF brings together global experts with diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and new ideas that are essential to the successful execution of large-scale projects.
During the inaugural session, a cinematic production was screened for Shaikh Mansour highlighting the progress of Dubai as a leading global centre for finance and commerce.
Shaikh Mansour also viewed a mural featuring images of 15 notable projects in Dubai that were recognised in the Guinness World Records, including Ski Dubai, the world’s largest indoor ski resort; Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping mall; Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building; Dubai Metro, the world’s longest driverless metro network; Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden; Gevora Dubai, the world’s tallest hotel; the Dubai Frame, the world’s largest architectural structure in the form of a picture frame; the Palm Fountain, the world’s largest fountain; and the Office of the Future, the first fully functional 3D-printed office.
The list also includes Deep Dive Dubai, the world’s deepest diving pool; Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest Ferris wheel; Aquaventure Waterpark, the world’s largest water park, with the most extensive collection of waterslides; Jebel Ali Power Plant and Water Desalination Complex, world’s largest single-site water desalination facility; and Al Qudra Cycling Track, the world’s longest continuous cycling path.
Mattar Al Tayer, RTA director general and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, noted: “Project management is an effective tool in managing and streamlining operations in public and private entities. Rapid technological advancements have changed the principles of project management, business, and the economy. DIPMF shows how to apply smart, sustainable and innovative practices in project management to optimise the results achieved.”
After the opening session, Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, founder and executive chairman of XPRIZE, discussed the key technologies driving transformation. He stressed on big leaps in computing power, communications and the emergence of 5G and 6G satellite network technologies.
Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, highlighted the UAE’s tech leadership during a session titled ‘The Future directives of AI and advanced technologies in the UAE.’
Rapid technological advancements have changed the principles of project management, business, and the economy.”
Mattar Al Tayer | Director general and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, RTA