Saudi Arabia Chairs Arab UN Geospatial Experts Meeting

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia chaired a meeting for the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management for Arab States, held Thursday during the GeoGov Middle East Summit in Abu Dhabi.

 The meeting gathered representatives from several Arab countries, along with a prominent group of experts and specialists in the field of geospatial information. Saudi Arabia is the committee’s current chair.

 The meeting reviewed the committee’s progress during 2025 and discussed the objectives of the technical working groups for the coming year, within the framework of strengthening Arab cooperation and advancing geospatial data systems. Such efforts aim at supporting sustainable development, in line with the directions of the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM).

 The meeting addressed several agenda items, most notably discussions on the progress of specialized technical committees, the review of joint geospatial initiatives, and mechanisms to enhance Arab coordination in managing geospatial data in accordance with international standards.

 Participating delegations included representatives from Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, and Tunisia.

 Participants underscored the importance of strengthening Arab integration in the field of geospatial information management and promoting the exchange of expertise and knowledge among member states. These efforts, they affirmed, would maximize the use of geospatial data in achieving sustainable development goals across the Arab region.