The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) has implemented a cutting-edge urban planning system, utilizing SkySat data in collaboration with Planet and Aetosky (formerly SkyMap Global). This advanced system integrates AI-enabled change detection technology with high-resolution satellite imagery to enhance urban planning initiatives across 850 square kilometers of the country.
Leveraging SkySat’s 50 cm satellite imagery, Aetosky has enabled Bahraini authorities to deploy a comprehensive system that monitors and categorizes changes such as building modifications, rooftop alterations, vegetation shifts, and water changes. This innovative approach has significantly improved the efficiency of building permit validation and overall urban management.
Will Marshall, Planet’s CEO and co-founder, praised Bahrain’s innovative strides in smart city planning, highlighting how the integration of satellite data and AI has automated processes, saving time and resources. The system now provides regular biweekly updates to the Bahraini government, facilitating real-time tracking of developments, infrastructure changes, and environmental alterations.
Powered by Planet’s data and proprietary data cube technology, the system enables the SLRB to efficiently catalog and analyze spatial-temporal datasets. This advancement has reduced monitoring time, identified new activities on a national scale, and optimized resource allocation, contributing to the development of sustainable and intelligent urban spaces.
H.E. Eng. Basim Yacob Alhamer, President of the SLRB, emphasized the significance of this technology in enhancing Bahrain’s ability to manage construction and environmental changes with unprecedented efficiency, supporting the country’s smart city initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection.
This collaborative effort aligns with Bahrain’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology for sustainable development and intelligent urban planning, making the SLRB a centralized data hub supporting various government departments in environmental monitoring, transportation, and municipal response.
