Kingdom Hosts Geographic Experts Meeting
Saudi Arabia participated in the sixteenth meeting of the UN Expert Group on Geospatial Information Management, led by the Chairman of the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information, Dr. Eng. Mohammed bin Yahya Al Saail. The Saudi delegation emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation and developing a global system for managing geospatial information through modern technologies, supporting sustainable development and informed decision-making. The Kingdom reviewed its efforts in implementing the UN framework for geospatial information, as well as developing national policies and standards for geospatial data, with a focus on utilizing artificial intelligence and digital twins. It also endorsed support for the global geodetic reference framework and participated in initiatives for infrastructure development and capacity building, highlighting the importance of standardizing and protecting geographic names. Additionally, Saudi Arabia announced the establishment of the UN Geospatial Excellence Center in Riyadh and invited participation in the UNWGIC 2026 conference scheduled to be held in Jeddah next November, which aims to foster innovation and knowledge exchange in the geospatial field.
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