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Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Housing Minister: More than 133,000 firms in Saudi construction sector
RIYADH — Saudi Housing Minister Majid Al-Hogail said that the construction sector in Saudi Arabia has more than 133,000 establishments with over 1.6 million individuals participating daily in building a new reality: smart cities and integrated development. Al-Hogail noted that project management gives organizations greater predictability, responsiveness, and execution, and improves performance and raises the quality of achievement. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 outlines an ambitious future that reshapes the economic, social, and development landscape. The minister explained that project management has become a strategic approach and an essential tool for leading change and achieving sustainable impact, and is no longer an executive option. He noted that the National Projects Council is playing a growing role in unifying efforts and enhancing performance. He added, "Government project management offices contribute to enhancing planning, follow-up, and governance practices, ensuring quality implementation and consistency with national goals." This came during his inauguration of the Global Project Management Forum (GPMF 2025), hosted by the capital, Riyadh. The GPMF is one of the prominent international events in this field, bringing together more than 13,000 specialists and interested parties from at least 100 countries. There will be 120 international speakers, 60 dialogue sessions and 16 training workshops. The event reflects the position that Saudi Arabia occupies in leading developmental and institutional transformations at the global level. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
19-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Housing Minister: More than 133,000 firms in Saudi construction sector
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Housing Minister Majid Al-Hogail said that the construction sector in Saudi Arabia has more than 133,000 establishments with over 1.6 million individuals participating daily in building a new reality: smart cities and integrated development. Al-Hogail noted that project management gives organizations greater predictability, responsiveness, and execution, and improves performance and raises the quality of achievement. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 outlines an ambitious future that reshapes the economic, social, and development landscape. The minister explained that project management has become a strategic approach and an essential tool for leading change and achieving sustainable impact, and is no longer an executive option. He noted that the National Projects Council is playing a growing role in unifying efforts and enhancing performance. He added, "Government project management offices contribute to enhancing planning, follow-up, and governance practices, ensuring quality implementation and consistency with national goals." This came during his inauguration of the Global Project Management Forum (GPMF 2025), hosted by the capital, GPMF is one of the prominent international events in this field, bringing together more than 13,000 specialists and interested parties from at least 100 countries. There will be 120 international speakers, 60 dialogue sessions and 16 training workshops. The event reflects the position that Saudi Arabia occupies in leading developmental and institutional transformations at the global level.
Arab News
16-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Spotlight on technology at Riyadh project management forum
RIYADH: The three-day Global Project Management Forum 2025 opens here on Saturday titled 'Next-Gen Project Management: The Power of People, Processes, and Technology.' Held under the patronage of Majid Al-Hogail, minister of municipalities and housing, the GPMF brings together government officials, industry pioneers, innovators, and global thought leaders. Badr Burshaid, chairman of the forum, told Arab News: 'Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend it is now one of the most transformative forces in project management.' He said the forum would showcase live demonstrations of AI tools. This includes predictive analytics, which McKinsey estimates can boost project efficiency by 30 percent, alongside real-time resource optimization systems, he said. These innovations, he noted, are already shifting workflows across industries. 'By 2030, Gartner predicts that 80 percent of project management functions will be supported or led by AI,' Burshaid said. 'AI is not here to replace human leadership — it is here to enhance it,' he added. Burshaid highlighted digital twin technology as a game-changer, citing its role in saving 'hundreds of millions in maintenance costs' for projects such as London's Crossrail. Hybrid governance models blending agile and predictive approaches, he added, are becoming critical in today's complex project landscapes. On the GPMF's global influence, he said: 'These conversations aren't theoretical — they're catalytic. GPMF is not just responding to change; it is architecting it.' 'Developing future talent is a strategic imperative at GPMF 2025,' Burshaid added. The forum's initiatives include the Project Management Challenge, where students solve real-world problems, and partnerships with universities to align education with industry needs. He emphasized that 'talent cultivation is not aspirational — it's operational,' pointing to certifications and mentorship programs as proof of the GPMF's commitment. Burshaid linked the forum's agenda to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, noting that Project Management Offices remain pivotal in turning national goals into results. Case studies from Saudi Arabia's mega-projects would demonstrate how digital tools and performance-monitoring drive progress. 'GPMF doesn't just reflect Vision 2030, it propels it forward,' he said. Addressing tensions between automation and human judgment, Burshaid argued that 'technology can accelerate processes, but only people can provide vision, context, and values.' Sessions at the event including 'Leadership Under Pressure' would guide professionals in balancing AI tools with ethical oversight and empathy. 'GPMF stands for a future in which innovation is deeply human-centric,' he added. Burshaid issued a rallying call: 'From Riyadh, we're not only reimagining project management — we're raising the standard for how nations and leaders deliver transformation.'
Arab News
15-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Project management: Powering the future from Riyadh to the world
In a world that is being reshaped by vision, velocity and transformation, one discipline sits quietly at the heart of every breakthrough: Project management. From digital cities rising in the desert to the global race toward clean energy and sustainable innovation, nothing of consequence is built without the hands — and minds — of project leaders. Today, project management is no longer a backstage function. It is the engine driving global progress. Nowhere is this more evident than in Saudi Arabia. As we move boldly toward Vision 2030, the Kingdom is delivering megaprojects of historic scale and reimagining how the world plans, leads and delivers change. From NEOM and Qiddiya to green hydrogen hubs and digital infrastructure, Saudi Arabia has become a living laboratory of what is possible. And at the center of this transformation stands the Global Project Management Forum, or GPMF — a platform born in Riyadh, and built for the world. In May 2025, GPMF will once again welcome the world to Riyadh, bringing together more than 100 nations, institutions and thought leaders to ignite new ideas, forge global partnerships and unlock the full potential of the profession. GPMF is a global movement, championing the power of people, processes and technology to shape a better tomorrow. This year's theme, 'Next-Gen Project Management: The Power of People, Processes, and Technology,' is a call to action. We are standing at the edge of a new era — one driven by artificial intelligence, sustainability and rising generations of talent who dare to lead differently. GPMF is where those forces converge, where ideas turn into impact. In my journey as a project leader, I have learned that real transformation does not start with blueprints or budgets — it starts with belief. Belief that we can dream bigger. Build smarter. And lead with purpose. That is the essence of project management. And that is the spirit of GPMF. What began as a regional gathering has grown into one of the most influential forums on the global stage — because the world sees what Saudi Arabia is doing. We are delivering on Vision 2030 by shaping how the future is managed, one project at a time. To every policymaker, innovator and changemaker: The future demands bold leadership, and project managers are rising to that call. We invite you to be part of this journey. Join us in Riyadh. Join the movement. Help us to shape the future — together. • Badr Mohammed Burshaid is the founder and chairman of the Global Project Management Forum, of which Arab News is a media partner, and has been the president of the Project Management Office Global Alliance at Saudi Hub since June 2022.
Trade Arabia
24-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Aramco joins Global Project Management Forum as host partner
Saudi oil giant Aramco has signed up as the host partner for the Global Project Management Forum (GPMF), a premier industry event being held in Riyadh from May 17 to 19. As a global brand creating value across the hydrocarbon chain, and delivering societal and economic benefits to people and communities around the globe, Aramco said this partnership perfectly complements GPMF's mission: to shape the future of project management across industries. The largest gathering of project management professionals in the Mena region, GPMF will see over 13,000 industry leaders, innovators, and aspiring professionals come together to shape the future of project management, said the event organisers. With Aramco partnership, GPMF 2025 is expected to be more impactful than ever - uniting global project leaders, cutting-edge technologies, and forward-thinking ideas with an aim of unlocking new standards of project delivery and organisational transformation. Held annually in Riyadh, this three-day event offers world-class learning, certifications and networking opportunities, said the organisers.
