Aramco inclusivity efforts recognized

In a first, Aramco has received a gold Mowaamah certification for its inclusive business environment.

Mowaamah, run by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development, is an accreditation awarded to companies that provide suitable work surroundings for people with disabilities.

The program is a licensing system designed to promote the employment of people with disabilities. Gold certification is awarded to companies with a 70% to 100% compliance level and is valid for two years. 

I’m very proud to witness the success of the first tangible initiative for people with disabilities, which is part of a bigger, longer term plan to achieve compliance throughout all Aramco buildings and facilities.
— Faisal A. Al-Hajji, executive director of Community Services

The North Park Office Services Division received the award with 75% compliance for its North Park 1, 2, and 3 buildings, Al Midra Tower, and the Support Services Building. 

Ahmed A. Zahid, the manager of the Office Services Department, said the certification proves that Aramco has appropriate facilities and technologies for people with disabilities.

“This enables them to obtain suitable work opportunities and help them achieve success and independence in their work,” he said.

Eight Areas
The ministry assesses eight operational areas — to see whether they are inclusive for people with disabilities; seven apply to all Aramco facilities. They include:
Hiring intentions
Company communication processes
Employee communication training
Equal opportunity provisions
Recruitment practices
Information and communication technology availability
Facilities access and comfort
Products and services development.

Our Community Services’ (CS) Office Services Department led the successful application and has identified a further 293 company facilities in 23 locations Kingdomwide, which are now registered in the Mowaamah portal for certification in 2021.

The accreditation highlights Aramco’s corporate and social commitment to a diverse workplace.

The award was supported by CS management and the North Park Office Services team, along with Government Affairs’ Eastern Province Department, Human Resources and its Diversity and Inclusion Division, the Management and Professional Development Department, the Staffing Services Department, the Organization Consulting Department, and Information Technology’s Planning and Performance Management Group.