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Matarat Holding, in partnership with Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services, has been awarded the distinguished Project Management Office (PMO) Excellence Award by the Global Project Excellence Awards. This award acknowledges Matarat’s transformative Project Management Office (PMO) established to drive capital project initiatives aligned with Vision 2030 and setting new standards for project governance and operational excellence within and beyond the Middle East. The award, part of the globally recognized PMI Global Awards, celebrates Matarat’s PMO for its success in managing and transforming over 300 projects across 27 airports under a unified vision. This transformation is critical for establishing Saudi Arabia as a world-class aviation hub and is a cornerstone in achieving the National Aviation Strategy. Matarat’s PMO, developed with Egis and their partner, emphasizes efficiency, accountability, and strategic alignment, proving that sophisticated project governance can drive ambitious national objectives to fruition. This PMO functions as both a Supportive PMO and Centre of Excellence, empowering each Matarat subsidiary with a standardized framework that promotes efficiency, risk management, transparency, and stakeholder satisfaction to support capital projects. As the nation pursues unprecedented infrastructure and aviation transformation, Matarat’s success highlights the effectiveness of an integrated PMO approach in translating strategic goals into tangible, high-impact outcomes. “Winning the PMO of the Year Award is a testament to Matarat’s commitment to best practices, innovation, and the highest standards in project management,” stated Eng. Turki AlMubadal, Executive Vice President for the Matarat Project & Technical Affairs Sector. “With Egis, we have forged a partnership grounded in excellence, creating a PMO that is not only a backbone of Matarat’s project delivery but a catalyst for the Kingdom’s ambitious vision for its aviation sector.” Matarat and Egis have a rich history of collaboration, built upon a shared commitment to operational excellence, visionary leadership, and global benchmarking. Egis has delivered comprehensive consulting services, implementing phased project management platforms, refining and updating airport project management policies, and offering in-depth technical support across planning, design, and execution stages for capital projects within Matarat’s subsidiaries, covering 27 airports across Saudi Arabia. “Through our collaboration with Matarat, we have championed a forward-thinking, data-driven approach that is now recognized as a model for PMOs worldwide,” said Jan-Bjorn, Project Director – Matarat, Egis. “This achievement is a defining moment in our partnership, showcasing our shared dedication to realizing Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision through robust project governance and strategic alignment.” The award-winning PMO consolidates critical project metrics, transforming raw data into actionable insights, which support timely, impactful decision-making at every level of the organization. This strategic alignment ensures that each project undertaken directly contributes to a broader, sustainable vision, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across the organization’s extensive portfolio. The PMO’s structured, proactive approach to risk management exemplifies a high level of project discipline. By integrating real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and a three-tiered escalation system, Matarat has established a risk-averse environment that prioritizes foresight and agility. This robust governance minimizes delays and cost overruns, giving Matarat an edge in managing high-stakes infrastructure projects with precision. This PMO-driven transformation also holds substantial regional significance: as a model of aviation infrastructure excellence, Matarat’s success echoes the Kingdom’s broader commitment to leadership within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East. As Matarat enhances aviation capabilities, Saudi Arabia’s role as a critical global transit and logistics hub strengthens, stimulating economic diversification and boosting regional tourism, trade, and investment opportunities. |
