Eastern Province Municipality 2025: Service Achievements and Institutional Excellence Awards
In a move reflecting its firm commitment to achieving sustainable development goals, the Eastern Province Municipality its service and operational achievements for 2025 at a ceremony where the Mayor, Engineer Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Jubair, honored the winners of the "Masarat" initiative's institutional excellence awards. This event underscores the ongoing efforts to improve the urban landscape and enhance the quality of life, in line with the aspirations of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
Strategic context: Municipalities and the centrality of Vision 2030
The achievements of the Eastern Province Municipality cannot be viewed in isolation from the broader national context. Municipal sectors play a pivotal role in the Quality of Life Program, one of the key initiatives for realizing the Kingdom's Vision 2030. These programs aim to transform Saudi cities into smart, human-friendly urban centers by "humanizing cities" and increasing per capita green spaces. The Eastern Province holds particular strategic importance as the Kingdom's industrial and energy hub, making the development of its infrastructure and municipal services a cornerstone for attracting investment and enhancing the social well-being of both residents and visitors.
Significant leaps in services and oversight
The Municipality's Services Agency revealed details of its 2025 performance report, highlighting significant advancements in hygiene and public health. Achievements included the development of smart and advanced waste management systems, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact. The Municipality also focused its efforts on improving the urban landscape and addressing visual pollution, while expanding green spaces, which serve as natural havens for residential areas. In terms of oversight, stringent health standards were reinforced for commercial and food establishments to ensure consumer safety and improve compliance with municipal regulations.
"Masarat" Initiative: Honoring Institutional Excellence
In an effort to incentivize performance, Engineer Fahd Al-Jubair recognized outstanding departments within the "Masarat" initiative, which aims to foster a positive and competitive environment within the municipal system. The General Department of Community Participation achieved first place in the operational standard, reflecting a significant shift in the municipality's approach towards engaging the community as a key partner in development. The General Department of Hygiene came in second, followed by the General Department of Parks and Environmental Architecture in third place. The Environmental Health and Markets Departments also received awards for excellence in data quality and governance standards, recognizing their commitment to organizational accuracy.
Expected impact: Sustainability and inclusive development
Focusing on smart solutions and community partnerships will have a tangible, positive impact in the long term. Locally, this contributes to increased customer satisfaction and reduced response times to complaints. Regionally, it enhances the Eastern Province's position as a leading tourism and investment destination in the Arabian Gulf. The integrated institutional work, as highlighted by Engineer Al-Jubair, and the adoption of performance-based planning, prioritize human well-being, ensuring the sustainability and economic and social viability of development projects.
Leadership support: The primary driver of success
The Secretary of the Eastern Province concluded his remarks by attributing these successes to the unlimited support the municipal sector receives from the wise leadership – may God protect them. Al-Jubair affirmed that the Secretariat is committed to developing cities through innovative and sustainable solutions, emphasizing that honoring outstanding individuals is a consistent approach to recognizing efforts and stimulating institutional innovation, ultimately serving the nation and its citizens and achieving comprehensive development.
