Dubai wins recognition for excellence in project management

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The UAE has earned further international recognition in the field of project management.

The country cemented its global supremacy with Dubai Municipality winning the award for the world's best project management entity in 2021 at the PMO Global Awards.

It's the latest in a series of achievements for the Government of Dubai as it constantly works towards strengthening its position in international competitiveness indicators in all fields.

The annual awards ceremony was held in Lithuania on November 11 with the participation of project management professionals from all over the world.

Heba Al Shehhi, Director of the Project Management Office at Dubai Municipality shared the details with ARN News.

Al Shehhi also highlighted some of the key projects that will soon be launched by the municipality.

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