GEOSA Achieves Global Recognition With Leadership Award At Geospatial World Forum In Spain

The General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) has been honoured with the Global Geospatial Leadership Award at the Geospatial World Forum 2025 in Madrid, Spain. This award acknowledges GEOSA as a leading governmental institution in the geospatial field. The event was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Spain Princess Haifa bint Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf and GEOSA President Dr. Mohammed bin Yahya Al Sayel.

Founded in 1996, Geospatial World is a prominent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting awareness of geospatial information. It highlights the importance of geospatial data in tackling societal, environmental, and economic issues. The organisation encourages the integration of geospatial technologies with communication systems and artificial intelligence to foster sustainability.

The jury's unanimous decision to award GEOSA underscores the steadfast support from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Their backing has been crucial for advancing the geospatial sector in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman, who chairs GEOSA's Board of Directors, has provided strategic guidance.

Since 2007, the Geospatial World Leadership Awards have been presented by a panel of global experts. These awards recognise outstanding contributions to the geospatial community worldwide. GEOSA's recognition highlights Saudi Arabia's leadership in developing national geospatial infrastructure and governing data according to international standards.

GEOSA plays a pivotal role as the national regulator overseeing Saudi Arabia's geospatial sector. It is tasked with developing infrastructure and setting standards to ensure cohesive use of geospatial information among various stakeholders. This includes integrating advanced technologies for smart decision-making processes.

The Kingdom's efforts in enhancing geospatial capabilities are evident through its focus on research and integration of geospatial information with cutting-edge technologies. This approach aims to facilitate informed decision-making across different sectors.

This prestigious award not only recognises GEOSA's achievements but also reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to aligning its policies with global best practices in the geospatial domain.

With inputs from SPA