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About FGIC

The Federal Geographic Information Center was founded based on the United Arab Emirates Federal Law No. (5) of 2019 and is considered the official reference in the United Arab Emirates with regards to organizing and governing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) sector. The Centers' main functions include implementing strategic plans, frameworks, policies, and standards which include managing, unifying, spreading, and protecting the secrecy and origin of geospatial information in cooperation with stakeholders within the United Arab Emirates and internationally.

Transformational Projects

Feature Catalogue

A unified digital model that defines a definition and symbol for each of the common geospatial features at the national level by studying the models used in the local and federal authorities in the country

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Union Atlas

The Union Atlas highlights a compilation of significant milestones and accomplishments in the UAE's remarkable journey towards success. It is based on reliable data and global indicators, utilizing the latest geospatial technologies. The atlas encompasses 13 key sectors that are vital to the nation, serving as a valuable reference for researchers and individuals from various segments of society, offering insights and enlightenment

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National Initiatives

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Satellite and Aerial Imagery

National digital services to provide imagery.

Satellite and Aerial Imagery

A digital service through which Satellite,Aerial and Drones images produced and collected from different sources are provided in order to support various sectors.

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Geodesy

Unifying and integrating the geodetic networks in the UAE into a unified geodetic reference at the national level.

Geodesy

Establishing and maintaining a national geodetic reference that will be the official unified reference for the Country, through cooperation and coordination with the authorities concerned with local geodetic references. It will be developed to integrate with the global framework of geodesy, which will enhance the digital transformation of the country and enable the adoption of modern applications such as the use of autonomus cars and drones.

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UAE NSDI

A national geospatial platform that facilitates the process of accessing and obtaining fundamental geographic information according to the best international standards.

UAE NSDI

An integrated and comprehensive national platform for basic geospatial information that is linked through different systems and according to the authorities with the various concerned authorities in the country so that all users can easily and quickly access the most accurate and latest spatial data according to the best international standards.

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Official Maps

Producing and providing official maps of the country of all kinds (Basemaps, Topographic, Aerial and Marine maps).

Official Maps

Through this initiative, and in cooperation with the concerned authorities, the center designs and publishes official maps of the country of all kinds, in both Arabic and English, using the most accurate and latest geographical data available with the partners.

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