Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, emphasised the ministry’s continued efforts to enhance the meteorological system with high-quality technologies to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts and climate predictions.

These efforts aim to strengthen aviation and maritime safety and support key sectors in line with the development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The minister highlighted Bahrain’s distinction as the second country in the Gulf region to implement a third-generation satellite image and data reception system, the most advanced in monitoring weather conditions and addressing climate challenges with precision, efficiency, and high quality.

He added that the adoption of this new system aligns with the ministry’s commitment to developing meteorological infrastructure using the latest technologies and highest international standards, in line with the directives of the government led by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.

On his part, Khaled Hussain Yaseen, Director of the Meteorological Directorate at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, highlighted the advanced capabilities of the new satellite generation, which can capture high-resolution images and analyse atmospheric conditions with an accuracy of up to 0.5 kilometres, updating data every 15 minutes.

He emphasised that this step places Bahrain at the forefront of regional nations, leveraging the latest technologies to enhance disaster management efficiency, improve forecasting of hazardous weather conditions such as cumulonimbus clouds, dust storms, and dense fog, and issue early warnings that support preventive measures to safeguard lives and property while ensuring public safety and aviation and maritime security.

He noted that the Meteorological Operations Centre has received additional data from satellites covering the Americas, the Atlantic Ocean, Asia, and the Pacific region. This expansion enhances comprehensive coverage and provides more accurate and detailed weather and climate data, supporting rapid response to atmospheric changes and contributing to improved aviation and maritime safety.