New York hosted the 16th session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) at the UN headquarters, where Saudi Arabia participated through the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA).
According to SPA, the Saudi delegation was led by GEOSA President Muhammad Al Sayel. He emphasized the need to develop an integrated global geospatial information management system and strengthen international cooperation, utilizing artificial intelligence and modern technologies to support decision-making and sustainable development.
Saudi Arabia presented its progress in implementing the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF). This included the creation of national standards, regulatory frameworks, and policies for geospatial data to improve interoperability, integration, quality, and exchange.
The participation covered the integration of statistical and geospatial information, land management, hydrographic and maritime information, and the global geodetic reference frame. The delegation also discussed the use of cloud computing, digital twins, and artificial intelligence to advance the sector.
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its support for the global geodetic reference frame and detailed its contributions to the Arab Geodetic Reference Frame (ARABREF) initiative, alongside efforts to enhance international and regional geodetic infrastructures and capacities.
Who led the Saudi delegation at the UN-GGIM session? The Saudi delegation was led by Muhammad Al Sayel, who serves as the president of the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA). During the session in New York, he highlighted the importance of utilizing artificial intelligence and modern technologies to support sustainable development and the creation of an integrated global geospatial information management system.
What frameworks and standards did Saudi Arabia present during the meeting? Saudi Arabia presented its efforts regarding the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF). The presentation focused on the development of national standards, regulatory frameworks, and policies for geospatial data intended to improve the quality, interoperability, integration, and effective exchange of such data.
Which specific geospatial topics were addressed by the Saudi participation? The Saudi participation focused on the integration of statistical and geospatial information, land management, and maritime and hydrographic information. Additionally, the delegation discussed the global geodetic reference frame and the application of cloud computing, digital twins, and artificial intelligence to develop the geospatial sector.