The first principle (the default is data availability)

This principle ensures the availability of public authority data to everyone through disclosure, enabling access, or use, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentiality.

The second principle (open format and machine readability)

The data is made available and provided in a machine-readable format that allows for automated processing – so that it is saved in commonly used file formats such as XML, JSON, XLS, or CSV.

The third principle (data freshness)

The latest version of the open datasets (Data Sets) is regularly published and made available to everyone as soon as it is available. The aggregated data is published by public authorities as soon as possible once it is collected, whenever feasible, with priority given to data whose usefulness diminishes over time.

The fourth principle (inclusivity)

Open datasets should be comprehensive and include as much detail as possible, reflecting the recorded data without conflicting with personal data protection policies. Metadata that clarifies and explains the primary data should also be included, along with explanations or equations that illustrate how the data is extracted or calculated.

The fifth principle (non-discrimination)

Data sets should be made available to everyone without discrimination and without the need for registration – anyone should be able to access the published open data at any time without the need for identity verification or providing a justification for access.

The sixth principle (without monetary compensation)

Open data must be made available to everyone for free.

Principle Seven (Open Data Licensing in the Kingdom)

Open data is subject to a license that defines the legal basis for the use of open data, as well as the conditions, obligations, and restrictions imposed on the user. The use of open data indicates acceptance of the licensing terms.

The eighth principle (Developing a governance model and engaging everyone)

Open data has enabled access and sharing for everyone, enhancing the transparency and accountability of public entities and supporting the decision-making process and service delivery.

Principle Nine (Comprehensive Development and Innovation)

It is supposed that entities should play an active role in promoting the reuse of open data and providing the necessary supporting resources and expertise. Entities must work in coordination with stakeholders to empower the next generation of innovators in the field of open data and engage individuals, institutions, and everyone in general in unleashing the potential of open data.

All visitors to the electronic portal of the Public Authority for Food Security have the right to view, use, and reuse all files and data available on the open data page. We kindly ask users to review the policies and conditions for using open data and to adhere to the following regulations when using that data.

• Your access to and use of the open file library constitutes your acknowledgment of your commitment to the terms and conditions of this policy.
• The reuse of open data on the ministry's electronic portal is the user's responsibility, with the necessity of avoiding any errors or distortions related to the content, source, and date of the data when reusing it.
• These data should not be used for political purposes, to support illegal activities, for racist comments, incitement, or negatively impacting culture in a manner that contradicts the customs and traditions of the Kingdom.
• Citing the source of the data when reusing or publishing it.
• It is not permissible to use the data in a way that suggests the user is an official entity, or that they have been authorized to publish that data privately.

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture is not responsible for any errors or missing data in the open data, nor for applications and intellectual products based on this data. The Ministry is also not responsible for any damage or misuse suffered by entities or individuals as a result of reusing this data.The ministry does not guarantee the continued availability of this data or any part of it, and it does not bear any responsibility towards the users of this data.

The user can access the required data through the (Open Data Library) and then select the (sector) and the category in which the data is classified.And after obtaining the required data, one can browse it and use it in Excel format, open it, download it, and use it through the Excel program, and sort and filter the data. Additionally, one can search for the open data using the search criteria available in the (Open Data Library), such as (sector) or by entering the desired search address.

And these data can be utilized as follows.

• Scientific research
• New businesses and projects
• Decision support
• Innovation through the development of applications and software