Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the ninth edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) has attracted 16 prominent sponsors. The lineup of sponsors of the event, which will take place at Madinat Jumeirah (15-18 January) under the theme ‘Beyond Boundaries’ include two Co Organizers: DP World, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and other sponsors in various categories: Nakheel, ENOC, Dubai Municipality, Qatar Insurance Company, Al Naboodah, FAMCO, United Motors and Heavy Equipment Co. LLC, Wade Adams, Günal Construction Dubai, Alghanim International General Trading and Contracting Co, SAS, Al Zarouni International Equipment LLC, Road and Traffic Engineering (RTC), and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation.

The sponsors expressed their keenness to support the DIPMF motivated by the significant success of the event over its past editions highlighted by drawing in 350 global experts and the participation of about 12,000 specialists who convened in Dubai to share their ideas, visions, and creativity in the successful accomplishment of mega projects. They also will be sharing best international practices and innovative solutions for project management and operation at world-class standards.

The ninth edition of the DIPMF will feature an impressive lineup of distinguished participants, including Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, the first female Emirati minister; David Coulthard MBE, a former Formula 1 Grand Prix driver; His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar and Director General , Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA; His Excellency Saeed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA; His Excellency Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Founder and Managing Director of Emaar Properties; and His Excellency Khalaf Ahmed Al Habtoor, Founder and Chairman of Al Habtoor Group among several other international experts and specialists.