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National Survey Authority And Geospatial Information

 The National Survey Authority (NSA) was established in October 1984 as a central agency for the production of topographic maps for civilian and military purposes throughout the Sultanate of Oman. The agency was tasked with setting the standards for topographic surveys carried out in the sultanate, and for maintaining the national archive of geographical materials. NSA can provide a wide range of geographic-related information and aerial maps made possible by the wide variety of printing equipment and modern software it has at its disposal. The National Survey Authority is respected for its highly accurate surveying systems and advanced analytical photographic equipment. All geo-spatial data is rigorously checked by the authority before its distribution to end users.

The Authority plays a major role in maintaining survey networks, providing geographical references, and training in the design and production of maps. The Institute of Surveying Sciences and Map Production was established by the NSA and offers a national diploma in Surveying and Cartography to employees from military and civil departments concerned with the preparation of maps.

The National Survey Authority has achieved international acknowledgement by winning the Global Geospatial Forum Award in recognition of its exemplary application of geospatial policies and programmes with the implementation of its pioneering project to establish the National Geodetic Reference for the Sultanate of Oman (ONGD14). This award is conferred for innovation and creativity in geospatial technology. In addition, the Authority received an Excellence Award from the Global Geospatial Forum for its success in establishing the National Geodetic Model for the Sultanate of Oman (OMAN GEOID). It has also won Al Roya Economic Award for establishing the Continuous Operation Reference Station (CORS) which was recognized nationally as the most outstanding government project in 2018.

In an effort to reach out to the public and spread awareness of geospatial concepts and applications, the National Survey Authority was instrumental in organizing the Oman Geospatial Forum and accompanying exhibitions. As well as continuing its work to recompile, produce and publish updated maps using new survey data collected to a higher degree of accuracy, it supplies all kinds of geospatial data to interested entities and acts as a conduit for the production, communication, application and exchange of geospatial data between government and private sector institutions.

The National Survey Authority is the official body entrusted with producing, reviewing, and approving the maps of the Sultanate of Oman. Approval from the Authority must be obtained before using and publishing any map of the Sultanate of Oman. The Authority reserves the right to take all necessary administrative and legal measures regarding the unauthorized use of geospatial data. The National Survey Authority can be visited online at: www.nsaom.org.om .

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 Commodore/ Nasser bin Ali bin Nasser Al Harthi

Message by the Head of the National Survey Authority

  Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and prayers and peace be upon Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions. The National Survey Authority and Geospatial Information was established in 1974 under the name National Survey Agency as a consequence of the wise vision of His Late Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said - may Allah rest his soul in peace. In October 1984, its name was changed to the National Survey Authority, and the organization was entrusted with greater national responsibilities. In August 2024, the name was changed to the National Survey Authority and Geospatial Information to align with its assigned tasks and responsibilities. Today it enjoys the ongoing support of our esteemed leader, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander - may Allah protect him - in carrying out our national duties, believing in the importance of protecting the borders of our dear homeland, and reaping the benefits of its abundant natural resources by safeguarding its geospatial data and information. The National Survey Authority and Geospatial Information is responsible for the application of standards related to surveys carried out throughout the country leading to the production of topographic maps. The various duties and responsibilities of the National Survey Authority and Geospatial Information include all of the following: the production of maps of all kinds, the conducting of surveys, the management of the national archive of geospatial data and aerial maps, the distribution of maps and geospatial data to ministries, government institutions, private sector institutions and individuals. The National Survey Authority and Geospatial Information is actively involved, alongside other institutions, in the implementation of e-government initiatives, by making our products and services available online as we work towards the realization of Oman Vision 2040.

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