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Global Project Management Forum Launches Excellence Awards, Sees Many Deals Signed


Riyadh: June 03, 2024 — The third annual Global Project Management Forum (GPMF), held under the theme “Achieving the Dream: Leadership, Empowerment, Sustainability,” concluded in Riyadh.

The event, held under the auspices of Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, witnessed the participation of distinguished speakers, experts, and specialists from countries around the world.

Spanning two days, the forum featured numerous dialogue sessions and workshops that showcased prominent ideas and insights on project management and operation in accordance with the best international practices and standards.

Furthermore, several agreements and memoranda were signed between participating entities.

This year’s forum focused on ten main topics, namely emotional intelligence, collaboration in multi-generational and multicultural teams, resource and competency management, artificial intelligence (AI) in project management, data-driven decision-making, strategies and project management
, economic initiatives and entrepreneurship, mega-project management, sustainability and green project management, and value and impact achievement.

The dialogue sessions held on the sidelines of the forum addressed topics including notable experiences, practices, and updates in project management across different sectors.

The forum served as a platform for exchanging opinions, perspectives, and creative ideas regarding the successful implementation of mega projects.

During the forum, Eng. Badr Al-Dulami, the vice minister of transport for road affairs and the acting CEO of the Roads General Authority, launched the fourth annual global project management excellence awards.

The awards represent a leading initiative aimed at honoring pioneers and innovators in the field of project management at the global level.

Source: Saudi Press Agency