(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
DUBAI, 8th December, 2018 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the 5th Dubai International Project Management Forum, DIPMF, will start on Monday.
The winners of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Award for Innovation in Project Management (HBMA for Innovation in PM) will be honoured during the closing ceremony on Tuesday.
This year, the event is held under the theme 'Building Nations', which is in line with the directives of the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan designating 2018 as the 'Year of Zayed'. It also reflects on the role of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in establishing the UAE as well as his enormous achievements and care for both humanity and nations.
The Forum will discuss a host of topics related to concepts of modern management and project applications. The event will also highlight the winning models of the inaugural edition of the HBMA for Innovation in Project Management. On the sidelines of the Forum, specialist courses will be held focusing on leadership, quality, competition, crises management, agile project management and benefits management.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said, "Over the years, the Dubai International Project Management Forum is cementing its position as a global platform for unveiling best practices and developing innovative solutions in project management, with the participation of visionary and creative international experts contributing to the successful delivery of mega projects Over its past four editions, the Forum has made massive successes in terms of attendees, international speakers and topics discussed. In the past years, the Forum had attracted 6000 participants from more than 50 countries, 200 international speakers, experts and specialists had taken part in the event, and more than 120 project management sessions were held.
"DIPMF is the largest global gathering for project management's top intellectuals in the region, and aims to support the exceptional role of project management in achieving an effective and sustainable future. It offers a platform for sharing experience and discussing solutions for building cities along with infrastructure and community services in future. It sheds light on top international standards of strategy, innovation and management with the aim of improving processes through which projects can have a lasting impact on the respective communities," he added.
"The Forum will host a broad spectrum of featured speakers including ministers and executives from mega global firms and organisations," said Ms. Laila Faridoon, Executive Director of the Office of the Director General and Chairman of the Board and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the DIPMF.
"The participation of top global project management experts in the Forum is important for attracting participants from the region and far afield. Project management is undoubtedly a key pillar of stimulating development in various fields. It is instrumental in the business process and achieving the strategic objectives of each entity," she noted.
The prize money of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Award for Innovation in Project Management has jumped by 29 percent to hit AED 2.6 million (US$710,000). Categories of the Award have also increased to four, following the addition of the Academic Category comprising two sub-awards: Scientific Research for Innovation in project management, and Innovation in project management. The second category (institutions) comprises three sub-awards: The Innovative PM Idea, The Innovative Programs Management Idea, and The Innovative Projects Portfolio Idea. The third category is individuals; which comprises two sub-awards: Innovative Project Manager, and Innovative PMO. The fourth category is the Innovative Team Award.
WAM/ /MOHD AAMIR
MENAFN0812201800610000ID1097803785
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.