Arab
Statistical Committee Convenes High-Level Meeting in Muscat
Muscat,
14 Oct (ONA) — The 43rd session of the Arab Permanent Technical Committee for
Statistics commenced in Muscat today, gathering senior officials from Arab statistical
organizations and representatives of international statistical bodies. The
high-level meeting focused on advancing regional statistical cooperation and
addressing contemporary challenges in data management.
Delegates
engaged in substantive discussions covering Arab statistical performance
evaluation frameworks, data quality enhancement mechanisms, and progress
monitoring of joint Arab-international statistical initiatives. The agenda
featured presentations on successful national digital transformation programs
and emerging applications of artificial intelligence in statistical analysis.
Dr.
Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Barwani, Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre
for Statistics and Information (NCSI), emphasized the strategic importance of
the gathering. “This session provides a crucial platform for knowledge
exchange and aligning with global advancements in statistical methodologies and
digital transformation,” Al Barwani stated. He highlighted the necessity
of integrated approaches among Arab statistical agencies in data production,
analytical capabilities, and developing unified regional databases to
strengthen the Arab world’s representation in international statistical
indicators.
He
reaffirmed Oman’s commitment to supporting unified statistical standards and
implementing international best practices across Arab nations. “Oman
remains dedicated to fostering accurate, reliable statistical systems that
support knowledge-based economic development, fully aligned with the objectives
of Oman Vision 2040,” he added.
The
Permanent Technical Committee for Statistics, operating under the Arab League’s
framework, brings together heads of statistical agencies from member states.
The committee provides technical recommendations to the Council of Arab
Ministers Responsible for Statistical Affairs, focusing on harmonizing
statistical efforts and promoting regional integration in statistical practices
and standards.
— Ends/Khalid
