As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology,and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) is honored to host the ISPRS first Geospatial Week in Africa and Middle East (GSW) that will be held under the auspices of H.E Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. AASTMT strongly believes that science is the key to the future and the cornerstone for nations' progress and prosperity. It is the primary factor for human achievements throughout all ages. The GSW will provide a platform for international scholars, graduate students, future scientists and industrial sectors to learn exchange knowledge and experiences of applying geospatial technologies for sustainable development for better quality of life for people around the world.