Abu Dhabi: The Federal Geographic Information Center (FGIC) has launched the first Union Atlas in the UAE. It provides a database of reliable geospatial and statistical information.
The Atlas intends to advance operations and support future planning for various government and private entities, as well as pivotal sectors in the UAE. The Atlas will support national efforts to achieve comprehensive development.
The launch will strengthen the UAE’s position as a global center for the new economy over the next ten years. The Atlas includes maps, pictures, and geographic as well as statistical information that reflect the UAE’s achievements across various fields.
The Atlas aims to support various sectors in the UAE, such as education, health, the economy, cultural and historical heritage, women and youth empowerment, environmental preservation, resource development, and infrastructure.
The Union Atlas is one of the transformational projects within the performance agreements for federal government entities for 2022.
Performance agreements represent special projects that will help usher the UAE into the future and enhance its competitiveness.
Meanwhile, transformational projects are characterized by their ability to achieve significant impact across all sectors within short periods, ensuring the application of the new government work methodology for the UAE government.
The Union Atlas will contribute to supporting innovation and scientific research in the UAE through interactive maps, reliable data, and world-class performance indicators that cement the UAE’s achievements across 13 sectors. Moreover, the Union Atlas will document future visions while celebrating past authenticity and current successes.