The Fujairah government is participating in the World Geospatial Information Forum in Amsterdam.

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The Fujairah government is participating in the World Geospatial Information Forum in Amsterdam.

The Government of Fujairah, represented by His Excellency Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Director General of Fujairah Digital Government, and His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Hassan Al Murshidi, Director General of the Fujairah Center for Geographic Information Systems, participated in the activities of the World Geographic Information Forum 2026, which was hosted by the Dutch capital, Amsterdam.

During its participation, the Fujairah government was briefed on the latest technologies and solutions in the field of geographic information systems and artificial intelligence related to spatial data, in addition to smart city applications and digital infrastructure, as well as learning about the best global practices, which contributes to supporting the decision-making system and enhancing the efficiency of government services.

The Fujairah government also participated in a panel discussion within the forum that addressed the infrastructure of smart cities and the role of geospatial data in supporting urban planning and enhancing the efficiency of resource management. The discussion included a review of a number of global experiences and practices in employing spatial technologies in developing government services and achieving sustainability.

His Excellency Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi affirmed that participation in this event comes within the framework of the Fujairah government’s keenness to keep pace with global developments in the field of digital transformation, and to adopt modern technologies that support the development of government services and improve the quality of life.

He added that the Fujairah government is proceeding with building an integrated digital system that relies on data as a key driver in decision-making, which contributes to improving the quality of life and providing innovative government services that meet the aspirations of society and keep pace with the UAE’s directions towards global leadership in digital transformation.

For his part, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Hassan Al-Murshidi stressed the importance of employing geographic data in supporting strategic planning and efficient resource management, which enhances the emirate’s readiness to meet future requirements.

He noted that enhancing the integration between geographic data and digital services contributes to establishing an advanced information infrastructure that supports decision-makers and enhances the emirate’s readiness to meet future requirements.

The forum is a global platform that brings together leading experts and decision-makers to discuss the role of geographic technologies in supporting the economy and society, and to anticipate the future of smart cities and sustainable development.