Amman: The Royal Jordanian Geographical Center (RJGC) and the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in geospatial data, surveying, and remote sensing applications.
According to Jordan News Agency, the agreement was signed by RJGC Director General Brig. Gen. Muammar Kamel Haddadin and JVA Secretary General Hisham Hilal Hayseh. The MoU aims to implement joint projects, facilitate the exchange of geographic information and technical expertise, and improve the capabilities of the JVA's personnel through specialized training and workshops in geographic analysis.
Haddadin highlighted the RJGC's role as a national provider of geospatial information and technical support to decision-makers across public institutions. He noted that the MoU extends the cooperation established under the water harvesting project, which is jointly implemented with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the JVA. The partnership aligns with Royal directives to support economic development and sustainability, emphasizing its significance in advancing the use of surveying and geographic information systems (GIS) technologies in the Authority's projects.
Hayseh, on his part, reiterated the JVA's commitment to fostering strategic partnerships with institutions. He mentioned that this collaboration will be instrumental in advancing digital transformation in the water sector. The agreement is expected to aid the Authority in building a robust digital infrastructure and enhancing the national spatial database, with the RJGC recognized as the national center of excellence in surveying and geospatial sciences.