Ministry of Municipalities and Housing · Public Consultation · A Guide to Aerial Photography and Map Making · 2026
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The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing issued the Guide to Aerial Photography and Map Making as a public consultation on 11 October 2026, setting a comprehensive technical and organizational framework for aerial-photography operations and the production and updating of digital maps that support urban planning and sustainable-development management in the Kingdom.
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMRAH)
- Consultation closes
- November 10, 2026
- Scope
- Municipal services, planning and urban development sector
What it requires
| Who | Obligation |
|---|---|
| Parties carrying out aerial-photography and digital map-production operations for municipal projects | Operate within the technical and organizational framework the guide sets for aerial-photography operations and the production and updating of digital maps |
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What does this guide cover?
The guide sets a comprehensive technical and organizational framework for aerial-photography operations and the production and updating of digital maps, building on the role of geospatial information and digital maps as the basic foundation for supporting urban planning and managing sustainable development in the Kingdom.
Which authority issued this guide, and under what process?
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing issued this guide as a public consultation on 11 October 2026, building on the Ministry's mission to improve municipal services and achieve digital transformation.
What sector does this guide apply to?
This guide applies to the municipal services, planning and urban development sector, and covers aerial-photography operations together with the production and updating of digital maps for that sector.
What other date does the source record for this guide?
The source record for this guide also carries the date 10 November 2026, alongside the 11 October 2026 consultation date noted above, without further specifying what that date denotes.
Frequently asked questions
Which authority issued the guide on aerial photography and map making?
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing issued this guide as a public consultation on 11 October 2026.
What is the purpose of this guide?
The guide sets a comprehensive technical and organizational framework for aerial-photography operations and the production and updating of digital maps, supporting urban planning and sustainable-development management in the Kingdom.
What sector does this guide cover?
The guide covers the municipal services, planning and urban development sector, including aerial-photography operations and digital map production.
What other date does the source record carry for this guide?
The source record for this guide also carries the date 10 November 2026, alongside the 11 October 2026 consultation date.
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Official sources
- Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (Public Consultation)
- Ministry of Municipalities and Housing — Issuing authority — official website
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