In 1989, a user needs study led to the establishment of The Centre for GIS as the first step towards a nation-wide GIS. Today government and most Semi-Government agencies are integrated with this system sharing GIS information and using in their day to day work.
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Eliminate duplication of efforts causing wastage of resources by avoiding data redundancy and by enhancing inter-agency co-ordination.
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Make right information available at the right time to the decision-makers for efficient planning and management.
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Foster teamwork among government agencies, especially those involved in physical and infrastructure planning, environment protection and local government.
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Efficiently manages government expenses for future development requirements.
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Achieve consistency and uniformity in policies, standards and regulations for whole of Qatar
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Enable preparation of physical plans that are dynamic, flexible, easy to update, monitor and implement
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CGIS reports to the under-secretary of Ministry of Municipality with an Emiri Decree which determined its divisions and responsibilities. CGIS is comprised of the following divisions:
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Planning & Projects
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Mapping & Archives
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Topographic Survey
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Systems Services
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CGIS roles and responsibilities are:
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Creating and updating Qatar's Topographic Database and all related services for the entire country in coordination with other related agencies.
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Maintaining Qatar's Geodetic Network and all related services.
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Providing the connection to Qatar's Topographic Database and maintaining it.
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Conducting studies and research required for developing the implementation of Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems in Qatar.
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Creating, developing and monitoring National GIS and GPS standards and specifications.
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Establishing and maintaining Qatar's high speed GIS data sharing network (GISnet), linking it with agencies GIS databases and securing its data.
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Providing technical assistance and consultation to ministries and government agencies with issues related to GIS and GPS implementation.
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National level coordination between all ministries and government agencies implementing GIS.
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Cooperating with Arab, Regional and international bodies associated with Geographic Information Systems.
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Analyzing the requirements of GIS software licenses for all government agencies in addition to providing, and maintaining those licenses.
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Providing GIS e-services for Qatar.
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Managing and administering Qatar's GIS infrastructure.
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Designing and implementing plans and procedures for maintaining the safety and security of Qatar's GIS databases connected to GISnet in addition to initiating disaster recovery plans.
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Fax: (974) 44262532
Email: cgisinfo@gisqatar.org.qa
P.O. Box 22088