Riyadh is set to host the fourth edition of the Global Project Management Forum (GPMF) next month, highlighting Saudi Arabia's leadership in advancing project management ecosystem and promoting innovation and sustainability both locally and globally.

 

The event will be held under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al Hogail from May 17 to 19 under the theme "Next-Gen Project Management: The Power of People, Processes, and Technology.

 

The three-day forum serves as a regional and global platform, bringing together thought leaders, practitioners, and experts from over 100 countries to discuss the future of project management and showcase the latest innovations and methodologies.

 

It also provides a valuable space for exchanging insights and strategies to achieve greater project success by empowering human capabilities, optimising operations and leveraging modern technology.

 

GPMF Chairman Badr Burshaid said the forum’s goal has always been to establish a global platform that not only addresses challenges but also offers practical solutions, fosters collaboration across expertise, technology, and human capabilities, and transforms the way projects are managed.

 

"The fourth edition of the forum is not just a professional gathering; it is an integrated intellectual movement that seeks to shape the future. It celebrates minds, catalyzes change, and creates real opportunities for innovation," he stated.

 

The forum will feature a series of key sessions and specialized workshops on topics such as AI, digital transformation, sustainability, the global value chain, and leadership development for the future. It will also include an interactive exhibition and book signings, he added.-TradeArabia News Service

McLaren's Oscar Piastri has become the first multiple race winner of the 2025 season by taking a sublime victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix, the Australian driver putting in a cool and collected drive to seal P1 on his 50th start in F1 as well as marking McLaren’s first triumph in Sakhir.

 

After making a strong start from pole position – despite a close call from George Russell when the Mercedes driver locked up into Turn 1 – Piastri built a solid lead throughout the laps that followed.

 

While there was early trouble for team mate Lando Norris – who was hit with a five-second time penalty for being out of position in his grid box – the McLarens again looked impressive as the race played out, with the Briton working his way forwards.

 

And while Piastri’s position potentially looked under threat when a Safety Car emerged, the 24-year-old made a clean getaway at the restart and went on to rebuild a gap in the laps that followed, eventually crossing the line with a 15-second lead.

 

Russell ultimately took second, holding off a thrilling late chase from Norris, though the Silver Arrows driver will be investigated after the Grand Prix for a potential DRS infringement. Norris was just 0.774s behind Russell at the finish, a good recovery from the McLaren racer after a difficult Qualifying on Saturday.

 

Charles Leclerc had to settle for fourth – despite putting up a good fight against Norris during a scrap for third in the latter stages – ahead of Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton in fifth, while Max Verstappen snatched sixth place in the final moments on what had been a tough evening for the Red Bull man, having experienced issues at both of his pit stops.

 

Pierre Gasly scored Alpine’s first points of the campaign in seventh while Esteban Ocon followed in eighth, the Haas racer’s strategy of an early pit stop seemingly paying off. Yuki Tsunoda took ninth for Red Bull, with Ollie Bearman adding to Haas’ tally in 10th.

Bahrain will be joining its neighbouring GCC countries to celebrate Eid Al Fitr tomorrow (March 30) after Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court confirmed the sighting of the Shawwal crescent in the kingdom, said media reports.

 

Eid Al Fitr will be observed across Saudi Arabia with special prayers on Sunday morning, followed by festive celebrations with family and community.

 

The decision came after the crescent moon of Shawwal was sighted in several locations across the Kingdom, marking the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal.

 

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the leaders exchanged congratulations on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. They wished continued prosperity and blessings for their countries and peoples, and for the Arab and Islamic nations, reported BNA.

 

On Thursday, His Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had issued  a circular regarding the Eid holidays, designating a three-day holiday for the Kingdom. 

 

Bahrain’s circular specifies that ministries and public institutions throughout the Kingdom will close on Eid al-Fitr and for the two days that follow.