Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa inaugurated the new weather forecasting state-of-the-art operations center and radar system during a ceremony which was organized by the Civil Aviation Affairs at the Meteorology Department, in Muharraq.
“We are proud today to launch a new hi-tech service by operating the new Doppler radar (Taif),” he said adding that the new cutting-edge technology provides a three-dimensional image on the radar screen of various natural phenomena detailing wind speed and types in the upper atmosphere, temperature and the amount and types of clouds, which are considered a key factor in ensuring air navigation safety.”We are happy that the new radar system had its designs as well as technical and operational requirements devised by well-trained and highly-competent Bahraini professionals,” he stressed lauding the government’s wise policy in developing human resources and tapping on their potentials.