FAQs

Government sectors, individuals, and private companies.

• Issuing permit/license for an observer
• Issuing license for an advanced observer
• Issuing license for a senior observer
• Issuing permit/license for a forecaster
• Issuing license for a senior forecaster
• Issuing permit/license for a maintenance technician
• Issuing license for maintenance supervisor
• Issuing permit/license for an existing weather station
• Issuing permit/license for a weather station under construction
• Issuing permit/license for installation and maintenance works
• Issuing permit/license for managing and operating weather stations
• Issuing permit/license for calibration of weather stations
• Publishing and utilizing meteorological data
• Licensing for non-profit meteorological services

Applications are submitted via the Center’s website.

There are general requirements and specific requirements for each service. These can be reviewed through the website.

The execution time varies by service and can be reviewed on the website.

Once service approval is granted, the beneficiary will receive an invoice via email. The fee can be paid through the “SADAD” service.

Use the "Contact Us" link to choose the issue type and describe the problem. It will be addressed promptly, and you will be contacted. Alternatively, email: cr@ncm.gov.sa.

You can contact the center via the contact options on their website, by email at cr@ncm.gov.sa, or by calling the unified number: 1987.

The National Center for Meteorology operates from 8 AM to 4 PM, Sunday to Thursday.