A brief overview of the National Center of Meteorology
With steady and confident steps, the wheel of development and prosperity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is moving with the Kingdom’s ambitious vision for 2030. Cabinet approval No. (417) was issued on 7/19/1440 AH to establish the National Center of Meteorology, to provide high-quality weather and climate services to protect lives and support development. In addition to everything related to meteorology locally, regionally, and internationally, based on a modern and flexible institutional framework by the best international practices in this field.
CEO's Speech
The meteorology sector has received clear attention in the development process in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and this interest is evident through Cabinet Resolution No. (417) dated 7/19/1440 AH to establish an independent meteorological entity in the Kingdom under the name “National Meteorological Center” to enhance the importance of meteorology and its great relevance. factors of sustainable development and the life and stability of society. The Center has been entrusted with major tasks that embody the Kingdom’s interest in this vital sector.
Today, we look forward to achieving our ambitions to enhance our capabilities, strengthen our partnerships, and develop our resources in the field of meteorology, through diligent work, professional cadres, a clear vision, and thoughtful plans that will achieve us leadership in our field of specialization, and strengthen our relationships with the beneficiaries of our services in the fields of various meteorology.
We at the National Center of Meteorology are working to present a new framework that puts the national interest and the satisfaction of our partners at its highest priority, in addition to strengthening its capabilities and creating an effective partnership with the private sectors, national and international research centers, and civil society, in a way that achieves a pioneering role for us and places us on the list of distinguished sectors.
Dr. Ayman Ghulam
CEO of the National Center of Meteorology
Vision of the Center
Excellence in weather and climate services to contribute to enhancing the safety and prosperity of society and environmental sustainability.
Center Message
We provide high-quality weather and climate services to protect lives and support growth.
Institutional Values of the Center
Passion and commitment to contributing to community safety
We seek to ensure the safety of lives and property by providing accurate meteorological services
Deep-rooted honesty and readiness
We perform all our tasks with honesty, integrity, transparency and constant readiness
Work in harmony
We believe in partnership and teamwork and seek to promote a culture of knowledge exchange
Dedication to the pursuit of excellence
We seek sustainable development to achieve excellence
Integration with relevant authorities
We seek to integrate and engage stakeholders and clients to empower and develop the meteorological sector
Center Objectives
Improving current meteorological services:
- Improving the accuracy and range of weather forecast services.
- Providing early warnings (accurately, effectively, quickly, and with sufficient information).
- Strengthening the national ability to confront climate change by providing reliable medium- and long-term climate forecasts by adopting the latest modeling techniques.
- Adopting the latest technical capabilities and international accreditations to provide high-quality services through continuous cooperation with leading research institutes and meteorological centers around the world.
- Increasing the geographical coverage area of meteorological services by enhancing monitoring capabilities in various regions.
Supporting economic growth:
- Providing customized and commercial meteorological products and services that meet the needs of different clients and sectors.
- Establishing an effective regulatory framework in the Kingdom to enhance private sector participation.
Achieving institutional excellence:
- Ensuring a high level of competence and knowledge among the workforce in the meteorology sector through continuous cooperation with educational institutions.
Board of Directors
Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadly
Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dr. Osama bin Ibrahim Fuqaiha
Vice Chairman of the Board
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment
Mr. Yasir bin Mansour Al-Mayouf
Board Member
Representative of the General Authority of Civil Aviation
Technical Major General: Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Dhaheri
Board Member
Representative of the Ministry of Defense
Dr. Lamyaa bint Fuad Dagistani
Board Member
Dr. Badr bin Hadeed Al-Harbi
Board Member
Eng. Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Arfaj
Board Member