Leading Dubai master developer Sobha Group has signed a strategic agreement with Project Management Institute (PMI) to strengthen project management capabilities, accelerate professional development, and promote globally recognised best practices across the group. 

Under the partnership, Sobha Group’s professionals will gain access to PMI’s globally recognised project management standards, certifications, learning resources, and professional development opportunities, supporting the continued development of skills across the project lifecycle.

The collaboration will also extend beyond internal workforce development as the duo will pursue knowledge-sharing initiatives, executive participation in industry forums, and opportunities to document and share leading practices through joint case studies and thought leadership, said Sobha in a statement.

Bringing together one of the region’s leading real estate and development groups and the world's leading authority on project management, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing future-ready talent and driving project excellence, remarked Francis Alfred, Managing Director of Sobha Realty after signing the MoU with Hanny Alshazly, the Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa at PMI, during an official ceremony attended by senior representatives from both organisations. 

"At Sobha, the quality of every project begins with the capability of the people. This partnership with PMI reflects our commitment to investing in their continued growth through globally acclaimed management skills, professional certifications, and learning pathways," he said.

"By strengthening our teams' capabilities, we are reinforcing the standard of excellence that underpins every project we deliver, while equipping our workforce with the skills needed to meet the evolving demands of the industry," he added.

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration focused on workforce capability development, knowledge sharing, and industry engagement, he added.

The partnership underscores the shared vision of PMI and Sobha Group to elevate project management as a strategic capability that drives innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business success while contributing to the continued advancement of the real estate and development sector across the Middle East

On the strategic collaboration, Alshazly said PMI was delighted to partner with Sobha Group to support the continued development of its project professionals.

"Through this collaboration, we look forward to providing access to PMI's globally recognized standards, certifications, and learning resources while helping strengthen project management capabilities across the organization," he stated. 

"Together, we are contributing to the continued advancement of project management excellence across the real estate and development sector, in the UAE and across the wider region," he added.-TradeArabia News Service