New York is the site where Dr. Mohammed Al Sayel, President of the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA), was appointed co-chair of the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM). The appointment took place during the sixteenth session held at the United Nations headquarters.
According to SPA, Dr. Al Sayel expressed pride in the trust granted by member states. He stated his ambition to work with the committee’s office and secretariat to enhance international cooperation, support member states in developing national geospatial systems, and promote the exchange of expertise and capacity building.
Dr. Al Sayel also chairs the Arab Committee of UN experts on global geospatial information management. The Kingdom holds the presidency and general secretariat of this committee, represented by GEOSA.
The UN-GGIM serves as an international platform to coordinate state efforts and define common frameworks and guidelines to support the use of geospatial data for decision-making and development.
Who was appointed as co-chair of the UN-GGIM and where did this occur? Dr. Mohammed Al Sayel, the President of the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA), was appointed as the co-chair of the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM). This nomination took place during the sixteenth session of the committee, which was held at the United Nations headquarters located in New York.
What are the goals Dr. Mohammed Al Sayel aims to achieve in his new role? Dr. Al Sayel intends to collaborate with the committee’s office and secretariat to strengthen international cooperation. His objectives include supporting member states in the development of their own national geospatial systems while promoting the exchange of expertise and the reinforcement of capacities among the participating nations.
What is the role of GEOSA regarding the Arab Committee of UN experts? GEOSA represents the Kingdom in the Arab Committee of UN experts on global geospatial information management. The Kingdom currently holds both the general secretariat and the presidency of this specific committee, which is also chaired by Dr. Mohammed Al Sayel.