Plan smarter to ‘unlock future prosperity,' Saudi housing minister says
Saudi Vision 2030 was created to paint a prosperous future that will reinvent the economic, social, and developmental reality of the Kingdom, Al-Hogail added.
Project management plays a pivotal role at the governmental level by improving the execution and quality control of numerous projects, in full alignment with national goals and targets, he said.
The fourth Global Project Management Forum, with Arab News as a media partner, began its first day of discussions with more than 120 speakers.
The event brings together experts for workshops and dialogue on the best practices in the industry, aligning with Saudi Arabia's rapid development under Vision 2030.
'Today, we are witnessing accelerating changes and rising challenges … at the heart of (the solutions) is project management to reshape our spaces, meet the needs of the people, and enhance overall sustainability,' said Al-Hogail.
'At the housing and municipality sector, we design projects to meet the dreams of households.'
According to the minister, more than 133,000 entities in the Kingdom are working on a wide range of construction projects.
'This kind of momentum cannot be achieved without project management, which starts with the people and their focus on the conscious planning, flexibility in execution, and ability to adapt to new changes.'
Project management has become smarter, he said, with a strong ability to predict and plan sustainably, and with the potential to help build a strong nation with a diversified economy.
The two-day forum will feature 50 strategic and technical sessions, and include more than 40 exhibitors. A total of 60 agreements will be signed to develop partnerships between entities.
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