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A brief overview of the National Center of Meteorology

With confident strides, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its journey of development and prosperity, aligned with the ambitious Vision 2030. The establishment of the National Center for Meteorology was approved by the Council of Ministers under Resolution No. (417) dated 19/7/1440 AH. The center is committed to delivering high-quality weather and climate services aimed at protecting lives and supporting sustainable development. Its mission extends beyond national borders, fostering regional and global collaboration in the field of meteorology.

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Center Initiatives

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

"We will, God willing, play an active role in addressing many of the world’s pressing issues, including advancing sustainable development."

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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud

"Saudi Green Initiative | Middle East Green Initiative

These initiatives build upon Saudi Arabia’s ongoing environmental efforts over the past years, aligned with Vision 2030, to promote public health and enhance the quality of life for citizens and residents alike.

"We are committed to leading the next green era."

As part of this commitment, Saudi Arabia aims to plant 10 billion trees across the Kingdom in the coming decades, restoring approximately 40 million hectares of degraded land and increasing tree coverage to 12 times its current size.

Vision 2030 is not limited to developing specific sectors but encompasses all areas that position the nation and its people at the forefront of global progress and innovation."

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The Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative

  • Supporting the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) by enhancing rainfall levels and addressing regional environmental challenges.
  • Forecasting the initiatives’ effects on carbon emissions and energy consumption.
  • Ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital resources and safeguarding the environment from natural hazards.
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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

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Vision of the Center

Excellence in weather and climate services to contribute to enhancing the safety and prosperity of society and environmental sustainability.
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Center Message

Delivering premium weather and climate services to safeguard lives, protect assets, and drive sustainable development.
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Center Objectives

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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.
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Board of Directors

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Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadly

Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture

Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Dr. Osama bin Ibrahim Fuqaiha

Vice Chairman of the Board

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment

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Mr. Yasir bin Mansour Al-Mayouf

Board Member

Representative of the General Authority of Civil Aviation

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Technical Major General: Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Dhaheri

Board Member

Representative of the Ministry of Defense

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Dr. Lamyaa bint Fuad Dagistani

Board Member

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Dr. Badr bin Hadeed Al-Harbi

Board Member

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Eng. Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Arfaj

Board Member

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