Survey and Land Registration Bureau Announces the Launch of an AI-Based System for Detecting Changes and Building Violations

The Survey and Land Registration Bureau has announced the launch of the “AI-Based System for Detecting Changes and Building Violations,” in collaboration with Labs Planet for satellite imagery and Aetosky for AI-generated reports, and in coordination with the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture.

On this occasion, His Excellency Engineer Bassem bin Yaqoub Al-Hamar, President of the Survey and Land Registration Bureau, emphasized the Bureau’s ongoing commitment to adopting and utilizing modern technologies in the real estate sector, including artificial intelligence. This initiative aligns with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, may God protect him, to implement a comprehensive national plan that ensures full preparedness to meet the demands of the digital economy. It also supports the adoption of AI technologies across production and service sectors through the establishment of appropriate systems, completion of technical infrastructure, and encouragement of strategic investments to maximize the benefits for the national economy.

His Excellency also acknowledged the continuous support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, for the development of government projects and services in line with the Kingdom’s digital transformation agenda and the 2023–2026 Government Program.

Al-Hamar explained that the newly launched system utilizes advanced technologies to monitor constructional, environmental, and urban changes with high precision and efficiency. The system leverages AI applications to compare high-resolution satellite images to detect changes caused by natural or human factors. Artificial intelligence has the exceptional capability to process and analyze massive quantities of images swiftly and at scale, enhancing real-time monitoring and detection.

The President of the Bureau stated that this system is a prime example of how digital technology can drive transformative change across government operations. It increases the effectiveness of detecting constructional changes with greater speed and accuracy, saves time and effort, strengthens legal compliance, and supports the preservation of urban aesthetics.

He further noted that the system has several practical applications that directly contribute to the goals of sustainable development. Key applications include smart city management through improved urban planning and regulation compliance monitoring, agricultural sustainability by observing farmland, tracking afforestation efforts, and identifying areas needing urgent intervention, as well as environmental monitoring to detect coastal erosion and land degradation caused by natural factors — all of which support efforts toward sustainable development and environmental preservation.

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