Dr. Ayman Ghulam, the CEO of the National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia, was elected as the President of the Asia Region in the World Meteorological Organization. This election took place during the 18th session meetings, held virtually, with representatives from Asian member countries and regional and international organizations involved in meteorology and climate affairs.
Dr. Ghulam’s election comes as a recognition of Saudi Arabia’s leading role in developing meteorological systems regionally and internationally, along with its significant achievements in weather monitoring, modern technology utilization, and the enhancement of climate services quality. In his speech, Dr. Ghulam expressed gratitude for the member countries’ trust in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the responsibility and opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation.
He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s central position in international decision-making and its efforts to lead quality initiatives supported by the government’s commitment to environmental and meteorological objectives. Dr. Ghulam mentioned the Kingdom’s focus on climate issues and the development of various related fields, aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
Saudi Arabia affirms its commitment to supporting regional initiatives, providing technical and knowledge exchange opportunities, and enhancing cooperation mechanisms among member countries to improve meteorological services and address fast-paced environmental challenges. The Kingdom plans to launch comprehensive training programs targeting technical personnel, strengthen monitoring and prediction infrastructure, and enable member countries to benefit from successful experiences and national capabilities to ultimately ensure community safety and sustainable development in the region.
Dr. Ghulam expressed confidence in the future’s increased integration among member countries and fruitful collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization, envisioning a more prepared and sustainable future for Asia that elevates its global standing within the international decision-making framework.
