TLDR: The Eastern Region Municipality has been awarded the Silver Level for Best Use of Artificial Intelligence at the Gulf Sustainability Awards. This recognition highlights the municipality’s advanced digital transformation efforts, particularly its smart monitoring system that integrates AI, IoT, drones, and high-definition surveillance for sustainable urban management.
DAMMAM – The Eastern Region Municipality has achieved significant recognition on the regional stage, securing the prestigious Silver Level award for ‘Best Use of Artificial Intelligence’ at the recent Gulf Sustainability Awards. The accolade, announced on September 29, 2025, underscores the municipality’s pioneering efforts in leveraging advanced technology for sustainable urban development.
Eastern Province Mayor Fahad Al-Jubeir publicly acknowledged and commended the dedicated work of the municipality’s digital transformation agency, whose innovative strategies and implementations were instrumental in earning this honor. The award specifically highlights the municipality’s comprehensive digital transformation initiatives for the year 2025.
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A cornerstone of these efforts is the municipality’s sophisticated smart monitoring system. This cutting-edge system represents a fusion of several advanced technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), drone technology, high-definition video surveillance, and geographic information systems (GIS). Crucially, the system is powered by an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform, built upon best practices in machine learning operations (MLOps). This integrated approach enables efficient and intelligent oversight of urban environments, contributing significantly to the region’s sustainability goals.
