Her Excellency Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan, Minister of Public Works, announced on Monday the completion of the foundational phase for Kuwait's unified Geographic Information System (GIS), marking a significant advancement in the country's digital transformation strategy.

Key Achievements:

1. Standardization Framework:

   • Developed unified technical specifications for geographic data delivery

   • Successfully implemented across 12 pilot maintenance contracts

2. Strategic Roadmap:

   • Multi-phase implementation through 2026

   • Establishment of institutional geospatial data center as national reference

3. Digital Monitoring:

   • Launched interactive dashboard for real-time project tracking

   • Integrated contract/work order data through unified coding system

Operational Enhancements:
✓ Field-data integration methodology
✓ Direct coordination with Civil Information Authority
✓ Quality assurance protocols for data reliability

"This transforms how we plan and execute infrastructure projects through data-driven decision making," stated Dr. Al-Mashaan, highlighting the system's role in boosting transparency.

Technical Integration:

• Cross-departmental data layers

• Compliance with Kuwait's Smart Government initiative

• Phased rollout to all ministry sectors

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