Permanent
Committee for Statistics Holds Its First Meeting of 2025

Muscat,
15 Sep (ONA) — The Permanent Committee for Statistics convened its first
meeting of 2025 today under the chairmanship of Dr. Khalifa Abdullah Al
Barwani, Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Statistics and
Information (NCSI), with the participation of committee members representing
various government entities involved in the statistical sector.

The
committee discussed the agenda’s items, including follow-up on the
implementation of decisions issued by the previous meeting held on 30 September
2024. Members also deliberated on a proposal to introduce a new statistical
indicator, the Unit Value Index of Exports and Imports, as well as a
presentation on the Office for the Management of the National Statistics and
Information Strategy 2025–2030.

The
meeting further addressed the results of the 2024 Arrivals and Departures
Survey, the Oman Economic Performance Index as a tool for analyzing and
evaluating economic trends, and the use of open data as a driver of digital
transformation and decision-making support.

The
session concluded with an emphasis on the importance of advancing national
statistical work and enhancing integration among government entities, in line
with the aspirations of comprehensive development and the objectives of Oman
Vision 2040.

It
is worth noting that the Permanent Committee is responsible for coordinating
statistical programs and activities at the national level, setting priorities
in accordance with government needs, overseeing the implementation of annual
programs and projects, and standardizing concepts, definitions,
classifications, and methodologies. The committee also supports and encourages
dedicated studies and research.

—Ends/AG