Saudi Arabia and Jordan yesterday signed a memorandum for exchange and pooling of seismic data and geological surveys as well as unifying geological codes relating to the border area between the two countries. The agreement was signed by the visiting director of the Saudi Geological Survey Authority Mohammad bin Asaad Tawfiq and head of Jordan's Natural Resources Authority Maher Hijazine, Arab News reported today. The memorandum provides for the exchange of expertise and information as well as taking part in seminars, workshops and conferences that focus on geological researches and mineral resources, monitoring geological risks and developing desert geological tourism in such a manner that "accomplished bilateral interests and makes benefit from expertise and know-how available in the two countries".
