The Department of Lands and Survey (DLS) launched a specialized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application on Sunday, aimed at unifying databases through the development of an integrated spatial and geographic information system.
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Through this initiative, the department seeks to provide high-quality, reliable geographic data to support decision-making across various sectors.
This application is the result of institutional cooperation between the DLS and several ministries and national institutions. Data exchange and system integration agreements were signed, creating a leading model for data-driven institutional integration.
Director General of the Department, Dr. Ahmad Al-Amoush, stated that the department is working to establish a comprehensive operational ecosystem to implement its strategic digital transformation goals—focusing on agility, innovation, and meeting the needs of both the public and private sectors, including citizens and investors.
He added that among the app’s key objectives is enabling the administrative value system to be applied to all land parcels in the Kingdom, with continuous updates to support property valuation and ensure automated, regular data updates from original sources, maintaining accuracy and adherence to national standards. The app also supports state land management, legal and spatial tracking, and helps monitor encroachments and enhance real estate governance.
Dr. Al-Amoush noted that the available data includes:
Land and administrative divisions
Jurisdictional boundaries of regulatory authorities
Buildings, infrastructure, and topography
Well locations, water basins, dams, and watercourse paths
Water and sewage project data
Energy and mineral data
Natural reserve boundaries
The application currently contains 44 main layers and 172 sub-layers, accurately representing this diverse information.
He also emphasized the potential for future collaboration with other government entities based on their responsibilities and needs, through flexible and integrative user interfaces that facilitate access to relevant geographic and cadastral data.
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