H.E Majid Al Mansouri, Secretary General of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has won the Geospatial Pioneer Award for his valuable contributions to geospatial technologies and pioneering work in the field of Environmental Analysis and Management for the past 15 years.

The ceremony took place at Map Middle East 2010 and the 6th edition of the Annual Middle East Conference and Exhibition on Geospatial Information Technology and Applications, which was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from March 22-24, 2010.

Al Mansouri was recognized as one of the pioneers in the field of environmental analysis and management. He was praised for his tremendous vision and his innovative ideas of making the region a better place to live has given geospatial technologies a vital place in environmental management.

He was also praised for his competent and dynamic leadership of EAD where he directed the Agency to use geospatial technologies for many years in multiple ways since its inception. He was also recognized for having led farsighted initiatives to establish Spatial Data Infrastructure and Environmental Information Systems and a Regional Knowledge Network in Abu Dhabi, which not only helps in conserving the environment but also aids in addressing future needs of environment and society.

EAD supported the organization of the three-day conference and exhibition, which is being organised by GIS Development Pvt. Ltd. in cooperation with Space Reconnaissance Centre, UAE. This annual event is an international platform designed to bring together the geospatial community to encourage geospatial related ties and collaborations at national, regional and global levels for the overall growth of geospatial industry in the region.

Through its participation in Map Middle East, EAD was able to interact with other government entities that use GIS and learn about their data holdings. The Agency’s exhibition booth displayed several GIS-enabled applications. The applications included the Abu Dhabi Soil Information System (ADSIS), Geoportal and Air Quality System.

EAD also co-hosted a one day symposium on environmental management related to geospatial information. The symposium was attended by several speakers from various international organizations, together with specialists from the Agency.

About Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is a governmental agency that was established in 1996. We are committed to protecting and managing biodiversity, providing a clean environment and promoting Sustainable Development in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. We provide a direction for Government, business and the community to build environmental considerations into the way they plan and live without compromising Abu Dhabi development. Since 2008, EAD has been awarded ISO 9001 for Quality; ISO 14001 for Environment and ISO 18001 for Health and Safety.

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