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Ashraf AboArafe
The Kingdom keeps pace with the countries of the world with advanced research centers in geographic information systems, achieving a breakthrough in geospatial technologies and meeting the requirements of the labor market for specialists in this field in accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and building bridges of cooperation with governmental and private agencies related to the same field, while the international community celebrates the day. World Geographic Information Systems in November of each year; The aim is to enhance awareness of geographic information systems and discuss the challenges related to its applications.
These advanced research centers are comparable to their counterparts in the world, while the Saudi Geological Survey is one of the first leading government agencies in the Kingdom in the field of using geographic information systems management for its various scientific and technical activities, and uses spatial information systems and remote sensing techniques side by side in the fields of geological research and studies. Environmental and management of its work in geological surveying and mineral exploration, where geographic information systems contribute effectively to many of the Authority’s technical projects successfully.
The official spokesman for the Saudi Geological Survey, Tariq bin Ali Aba Al-Khail, explained: In addition to its work and projects in geological surveying and mineral exploration, the Authority is concerned with geographic information systems because of the importance they represent in creating, collecting, analyzing and managing data and spatial information in its various forms and images. The Authority is also interested in designing, structuring and developing geological databases, and producing digital maps at various scales drawn from Through the use of Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies.
He pointed out that remote sensing technology contributes to an optimal and comprehensive understanding of most natural phenomena and supports the spatial connection between the components of natural events to understand and interpret many natural phenomena. The Authority also has the capabilities to provide technical services in the fields of geographic information technology, such as geological and topographical maps at different drawing scales for the sectors. Technical consultations for many spatial information systems projects and centers for various governmental and private agencies, as well as many research centers, and providing them with the necessary spatial data.
He stated that the Authority aims, by applying and using geographic information systems in its technical projects and activities, to raise the efficiency of digitally produced products, improve knowledge management about the components of geographic information systems, and reduce risks through the use of spatial analysis tools to predict disasters and prevent risks, in addition to supporting decision makers with qualified tools. To take the most appropriate solutions to natural problems and ways to deal with them.
