RTA signs MoUs with DP World, PMI for projects management forum
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with DP World and Projects Management Institute (PMI) whereby the two entities will continue their roles as co-organisers of the Dubai International Projects Management Forum (DIPMF) over the period 2017-2019. The signing of the MoU culminates the enormous successes achieved over the past four editions of the forum. The latest round witnessed the felicitation of winners of the inaugural Hamdan bin Mohammed Award for Innovation in Projects Management.
Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the board of executive directors of RTA, signed the MoU on behalf of RTA whereas Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and CEO of DP World, and Mark Langley, chairman and CEO of PMI signed for their respective organisations.
Al Tayer was delighted with the signing of the two MoUs with DP World and PMI to continue their partnership in co-organising the forum held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and chairman of the Executive Council.
Al Tayer said: The partnership contributes to realising the objectives of the forum in showcasing the leading development model of Dubai under the leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.
Dubai is considered amongst the foremost global cities in the field of PM and adopts the highest international standards in delivering mega projects such as Burj Khalifa, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, airport projects and an array of iconic architectural schemes. It is set to apply the deliverables of the forum in future projects in Dubai, especially those related to Expo 2020; the biggest and oldest global showpiece. Studies indicate that Expo 2020 will attract during its six-month period about 25 million visitors, 70% of them will be coming from abroad, and create about 277 thousand jobs.”
He further added: “The forum has cemented its profile over the past four editions to shape into a global platform for rolling out top practices and come up with creative solutions in the field of PM, thanks to the participation of visionary international experts unleashing ideas contributing to the successful delivery of mega projects. Over the past four editions of the event, more than 6000 delegates from 50 countries took part in the forums. Topics discussed included the application of PM in engineering and construction projects as well as in technical, sports, energy, sustainability, anticipating the future, innovation and more. Successes of the forum culminated in the launch of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Award for Innovation in Projects Management, and honouring the winners of the inaugural Award in the fourth edition of the forum.”
