Kuwait completes foundational phase of unified GIS project: Minister
In a press statement, Dr. Al-Mashaan said the ministry has successfully developed unified technical specifications for the delivery of geographic data across all technical sectors. These specifications have already been applied to 12 maintenance contracts during the project's initial pilot phase.
She noted that the initiative is being implemented within a strategic framework extending through 2026, with the goal of standardizing GIS specifications across all ministry-affiliated sectors. As part of this plan, an institutional geographic data center will be established to serve as the central authority for managing and updating all geographic data.
To enhance transparency and oversight, Dr. Al-Mashaan revealed the launch of an interactive digital dashboard. This platform will monitor the progress of maintenance operations and ongoing projects, helping embed a culture of using geographic data in planning, management, and decision-making.
The minister added that a systematic field-based mechanism has been adopted to integrate contract and work order data by linking GIS system layers through unified coding. This approach has been carried out in collaboration with relevant ministry teams to ensure data quality and integration.
Dr. Al-Mashaan emphasized that continuous coordination with the Public Authority for Civil Information has been key to enhancing the GIS system's effectiveness and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data provided.
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