Geology is one of the fields that has been dramatically changed by IT. This has resulted in better discovery and management of the Kingdom’s natural resources. The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) is part of that effort.
Established as an independent entity attached to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the tasks and duties of SGS include mapping, grass-roots mineral exploration, geohazard and geoenvironmental studies, hydrogeological studies and services to the community. SGS maintains support teams of geophysicists, remote sensors, GIS and database specialists, as well as laboratory and publication arms, which allow it to provide a full range of earth-science information about the Kingdom.
The organization’s English/Arabic website, sgs.org.sa, makes available comprehensive geologic information about the Arabian Peninsula. The topics presented are well illustrated, so even novice scientists will find the concepts easy to understand. The website also presents new prospects for mineral exploitation in the Kingdom, with the goal of attracting potential investors.
Finally, as part of its public service mission, SGS welcomes anyone with an interest in geology to take advantage of its many publications, some at no cost, details of which are listed in the publications section at its site.