Although it plays a very significant role in the oil and gas sectors, it seems to be gaining a lot of prevalence in other areas of the Saudi economy. First, the system is used in data mapping. The main objective of a geographic information system is to provide a platform through which data can be represented visually. It is estimated that 80% of all data in Saudi Arabia contains some geospatial features that can be described using this system. It provides a means by which information can be stored in a database and displayed in a mapped format. This provides an understanding of where certain features are located on the surface of the earth, which is the starting point for understanding particular spatial relationships and patterns. For example, using this system the location of oil/gas fields in Saudi Arabia was visualized. The Saudis also use the system for proximity analysis. This analytical technique defines the relationship between a location or point and others that have a connection (Goodchild, 2007). Many commercial institutions use the system to identify areas suitable for the development of multiple outlets or branches. The technique considers factors such as economic and social demographics and the presence of competitors in a particular region. The geographic information system was used to answer specific questions such as the distances between two points of interest, the average distances and conditions, the