Aramco, a global leader in integrated energy and chemicals, has clinched the prestigious Innovation Award at the World Smart City Awards 2024 for its innovative digital engagement platform, myCommunity.
The award ceremony, held on November 6, 2024, in Barcelona as part of the Smart City Expo World Congress, celebrated projects that make cities more livable, sustainable, and economically viable.
The myCommunity platform serves over 200,000 people across 14 Aramco communities in Saudi Arabia, offering a range of features designed to improve daily life and foster community engagement.
Users can access customisable information, gain entry to hundreds of facilities, and utilise innovative tools such as GameMate, Community Clubs, and an intuitive Events Calendar.
Key Features of myCommunity:
- Customisable information access
- Entry to hundreds of facilities
- GameMate and Community Clubs
- Intuitive Events Calendar for each community
- Redesigned interface for improved accessibility
- Community polls for instant feedback and suggestions
Meshari Alshaikhmubarak, Aramco Senior Vice President of Community Services, expressed pride in the recognition, stating: “This award reflects the importance Aramco places on the wellbeing of its people.
“Through a strong focus on excellence and innovative deployment of digital technologies, we aim to improve our workplaces and enhance lifestyles in our communities.”
This achievement aligns with Aramco’s broader digital transformation strategy, which includes initiatives across various sectors such as AI, supercomputing, and industrial IoT.
The company has been actively pursuing partnerships and deploying cutting-edge technologies to enhance its operations and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s ambition of becoming a global AI leader.
Alshaikhmubarak added: “We are honoured that, as a result of this approach, the company’s myCommunity platform has been recognised with such a prestigious award.
“We are also inspired to build further on this achievement.”
Aramco will continue to leverage digital innovation for the benefit of its workforce and communities, setting a benchmark for smart city initiatives worldwide.
