Jason Tranter , Contracts Director , Dubai World Trade Centre , shares the details of the digital transformation of its contracts and procurement department in order to create a truly transparent , productive function
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T he Dubai World Trade Centre ( DWTC ) has been a landmark since the construction of the iconic Sheikh Rashid Tower ( SRT ) in 1979 . Not only was it one of the first skyscrapers in Dubai , but it also held the title of the tallest in the Middle East until 1999 . Following its vision to make Dubai the world ’ s leading destination for all major exhibitions and events , DWTC has seen significant expansion to over 121,000 square meters of event space . Operating such a substantial multi-purpose facility is a ceaseless and demanding task , requiring a dedicated and experienced team to work constantly . To clarify the way DWTC functions , Jason Tranter , Director of Contracts , shares the role that Procurement and Contracts ( P & C ) plays in ensuring the facility is always efficient and run an innovative manner . Tranter ’ s career began in construction , where he became a chartered surveyor working in the UK and the Cayman Islands before moving to Dubai in 2005 . This experience saw him join DWTC in 2008 and made him the perfect candidate for Director of Contracts , a job