National Center for Meteorology makes weather data publicly available

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology has announced that its published weather data is available for sharing and reuse in line with the Saudi open data policy. The center noted it was among the first entities to implement this policy, helping to make meteorological information more accessible and useful across various sectors.

Hussain bin Mohammed Al-Qahtani, spokesperson for the National Center for Meteorology, clarified that the meteorology system contains no provisions restricting the circulation of weather information. He explained that the system aims to regulate meteorological work, enhance the reliability and accuracy of information, and reduce conflicting alerts and warnings, thereby supporting public safety.

He emphasized that making published meteorological data available is part of the center’s commitment to the Saudi open data policy, enabling beneficiaries to share and utilize information. This, he said, helps raise awareness of weather conditions and encourages responsible data use.

Al-Qahtani added that regulating meteorological operations is intended to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information, unify sources, and minimize conflicting alerts about weather phenomena, thereby strengthening the ability of authorities and individuals to respond to weather events based on reliable data.

He stressed that the National Center for Meteorology continues to develop its meteorological services and enhance data availability, supporting coordination with relevant agencies, raising community awareness, and promoting public safety.