Oman today_ The Sultanate of Oman, through its Civil Aviation Authority, will host the 11th meeting of the Virtual Laboratories Coordination Group for Centres of Excellence for Satellite Applications (VLMG-11) from January 20 to 23, 2025, at the Authority’s headquarters. This important event will bring together more than 35 representatives from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), satellite agencies, and centres of excellence in satellite applications. Distinguished guests at the meeting include the President of WMO and the President of the European Organisation for Satellite Applications (EUMETSAT). The primary goal of the meeting is to strengthen international cooperation in satellite technology and to advance training programs aimed at enhancing the utilization of satellite products for safeguarding lives and property.
The gathering, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of Oman’s accession to WMO, is of significant importance. Oman, having joined WMO in 1975, had already established its leadership in satellite applications by inaugurating the Centre of Excellence for Training and Teaching Satellite Applications in Meteorology in 2006. This initiative, created in collaboration with Sultan Qaboos University, WMO, and EUMETSAT, serves countries in West Asia and the Middle East. It underscores Oman’s commitment to advancing meteorological science and fostering international collaboration in satellite applications.
Oman, a Pioneer in Satellite Technology; The 2025 Summit is on the Way
