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The Survey and Land Registration Bureau announces the launch of a change detection system for detecting changes and building violations using artificial intelligence

The Survey and Land Registration Bureau has announced the launch of a "System for Detecting Changes and Building Violations Using Artificial Intelligence," in collaboration with Planet Labs for providing satellite images and Aetosky for providing AI reports, in coordination with the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture.

On this occasion, His Excellency Engineer Basim bin Yacob Al-Hamer, President of The Survey and Land Registration Bureau, affirmed the ongoing commitment to employing and adopting modern technologies in the real estate sector, including artificial intelligence, in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, may God protect him, to develop a comprehensive national plan that ensures full readiness to meet the requirements of the digital economy. This includes adopting and utilizing AI technologies in production and service sectors by establishing the necessary systems, completing technical infrastructure, and encouraging quality investments to maximize the benefits for the national economy.

His Excellency also highlighted the continuous follow up by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, to the development of government projects and services to align with the digital transformation journey and with the government performance and digital transformation axis of the Government Program 2023 – 2026.

Al-Hamer explained that the newly launched system utilizes technologies to accurately and effectively monitor structural, environmental, and urban changes. These technologies rely on the use of AI applications to compare high-resolution satellite images to detect changes caused by natural or human factors. AI possesses the high capability to process and analyze large volumes of images quickly and accurately on a wide scale, enhancing the ability to monitor and detect changes in real-time.

The President of The Survey and Land Registration Bureau noted that the system is a prominent example of how digital technology can bring about a qualitative shift in various aspects of government work, contributing to more effective and swift monitoring of structural changes, saving time and effort, and enhancing adherence to laws and regulations while preserving the urban appearance of cities.

He further explained that the system has many practical applications that directly support sustainable development goals. These include smart city management by improving urban planning through monitoring infrastructure changes and ensuring compliance with regulations. It also plays a role in the sustainability of the agriculture sector by monitoring agricultural lands, tracking afforestation efforts, and identifying areas needing immediate intervention. Additionally, it addresses environmental aspects by monitoring erosion processes caused by natural factors on coastlines and adjacent lands, thus enhancing sustainable development efforts and preserving the ecosystem.

In compliance with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect and preserve him, to continue developing government work and strive for comprehensive developmental goals, and under the patronage of His Excellency Engineer Basim bin Yacob Al-Hamer, President of the Survey and Land Registration Bureau, the Registration and Follow-up Directorate organized a two-day course titled "The Art of Dealing with Clients." This course is part of a series aimed at improving service quality in general and the art of dealing with clients specifically. The objective is to enable employees to achieve excellence and enhance the quality of government services provided to citizens, residents, and investors in the Kingdom of Bahrain.