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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), hosted the South Central Distribution Information Region (SCDDR) meeting, along with the accompanying training workshop, held from February 24 to 27, 2025, in Jeddah.

The meeting was chaired by the Spanish center, as the supervisor of the South Central Distribution Information Region (SCDDR), with participation from representatives of international Search and Rescue Mission Centers (MCCs) located within the region, including the Saudi, Emirati, Qatari, Algerian, Nigerian, and Togolese centers. Additionally, representatives from the International Program Secretariat (COSPAS-SARSAT) were present.

The meeting discussed performance efficiency reports for the systems and devices of the International Search and Rescue Mission Centers (MCCs) within the region. It also provided participants with updates on technical, operational, and administrative developments, as well as an overview of the future directions of the program in the field of satellite-based search and rescue through the International COSPAS-SARSAT Program. Furthermore, the meeting reviewed the results and recommendations, which will be presented to the International Program’s Joint Committee in its next session for review and approval. These will then be documented in the program's records and submitted to the Program Council for appropriate action.

The meeting was accompanied by a training workshop aimed at enhancing knowledge of the International COSPAS-SARSAT Program, improving the technical and operational understanding of handling distress signals, and strengthening collaboration to develop search and rescue services, as well as sharing best practices.

Representatives from several countries within the service area of the Saudi Mission Control Center (SAMCC) participated in the workshop. Additionally, representatives from government entities involved in search and rescue and equipped with terminal devices from the Saudi Arabian Satellite Search and Rescue Mission Center (SAMCC) attended. These entities included the Royal Saudi Air Force, the General Directorate of Border Guards, and the National Operations Center of the Ministry of Interior.