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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.

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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

We provide high-quality weather and climate services to protect lives and support growth.
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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

Journey of Saudi Green Initiatives