{
  "id": 13603447,
  "title": "National Center for Meteorology makes weather data publicly available",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/national-center-for-meteorology-makes-weather-data-publicly-available",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-11T01:19:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/k3l17d35z"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology has announced that its published weather data is publicly available for use, aligning with the national open data policy. This move aims to enhance accessibility and utility of meteorological information across various sectors, as noted by Hussain bin Mohammed Al-Qahtani, a spokesperson for the center. The meteorology system, according to Al-Qahtani, contains no provisions limiting the dissemination of weather information. His explanation emphasizes that the primary goals are to regulate meteorological work, improve the reliability and accuracy of data, and reduce contradictory alerts and warnings, ultimately contributing to public safety. The center's decision to make data publicly available is part of its broader commitment to the Saudi open data policy. Al-Qahtani highlighted that this initiative encourages responsible data usage by raising awareness about weather conditions and fostering informed responses to weather events. He also underscored the importance of regulating meteorological operations to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information, unify sources, and mitigate conflicting alerts about weather phenomena. The National Center for Meteorology is actively working to further develop its services and improve data availability, all while collaborating with relevant agencies, raising community awareness, and promoting public safety.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology says its published weather data is open for use under the national open data policy.",
  "key_points": [
    "National Center for Meteorology makes weather data publicly available.",
    "Aligns with Saudi Arabia's open data policy.",
    "Aims to enhance accessibility and public safety."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The National Center for Meteorology's move to make weather data publicly available aligns with Saudi Arabia's open data policy, enhancing accessibility and utility across sectors, and ultimately contributing to public safety.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}