SQU signs LoU for remote sensing, GIS applications

Dec. 5: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), represented by Dr Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrooqi, Deputy ViceChancellor for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Khatib and Alami Company (Middle East), represented by Ismail Bazyan, Senior Director, signed a letter of understanding (LoU) to support innovation and research in the fields of remote sensing, GIS applications and regional spatial planning.

The LoU aims to promote and develop cooperation and enhance research and innovation in the field, in addition to managing, researching, and exchanging studies, research, skills and experience in the field of spatial data development with the aid of remote sensing techniques.

As per the LoU, SQU and Khatib and Alami will focus on the following research activities through bilateral agreements between the two sides: Developing the service and application of spatial data infrastructure; Upgrading GIS and remote sensing platforms and SQU labs; engaging in research collaboration about real-time renewal of local scale digital maps using real time GIS and spatial data; engaging in research collaboration about combining remote sensing and cloud technologies and collaborating in the implementation of a regional spatial strategy for particular governorates in Oman.

SQU will encourage its academic departments, research centres and students to conduct research through innovation in the field of remote sensing and GIS applications.