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The President of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, Director General of the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), on the sidelines of the statistical meetings held in Jeddah from September 26 - 30, 2026. The meetings include the 51st Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics; the 44th Meeting of the Permanent Technical Committee for Statistics of the Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States; and the 15th Session of the Statistical Commission of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted by the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC).
The two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in statistical artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and the development of statistical systems, in addition to fostering cooperation in training and capacity building, and reaffirming the invitation extended to SESRIC to participate in the UN World Data Forum 2026 (UNWDF) in Riyadh.
Furthermore, the meeting is part of GASTAT’s efforts to foster international statistical cooperation, contributing to improving the quality of data and statistical indicators and enhancing the efficiency of statistical work in support of development and decision-making.
 

The President of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Fahad Aldossari, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Anas Radwan Salim, President of the Syrian Planning and Statistics Commission, on the sidelines of the statistical meetings held in Jeddah from September 26 - 30, 2026. The meetings include the 51st Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics; the 44th Meeting of the Permanent Technical Committee for Statistics of the Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States; and the 15th Session of the Statistical Commission of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted by the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC).
The meeting included discussions on several topics related to the development of statistical work and fostering cooperation between the two sides in areas of mutual interest.
During the meeting, Aldossari showcased the national vision for statistical transformation and GASTAT’s efforts, which involve diversifying data sources, developing methodologies, upgrading digital infrastructure, and adopting international standards and practices. These efforts contribute to improving the quality of statistical products and expanding their scope to meet the needs of users and beneficiaries, including individuals, organizations, and the private sector.
Furthermore, the meeting is part of GASTAT’s efforts to foster international statistical cooperation and support the development of statistical capacities, contributing to improving the quality of data and indicators and advancing statistical work in support of development objectives.
 

The President of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Fahad Aldossari, held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Abeer Al-Jalahma, Director of the Department of Statistics and Databases at the League of Arab States, on the sidelines of the statistical meetings held in Jeddah from September 26 - 30, 2026. The meetings include the 51st Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics; the 44th Meeting of the Permanent Technical Committee for Statistics of the Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States; and the 15th Session of the Statistical Commission of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted by the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC).
The two sides discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation between GASTAT and the League in developing Arab statistical databases, exchanging technical expertise, implementing joint training programs, and exploring new initiatives that support Arab statistical work and keep pace with digital transformation in statistics production.
Furthermore, the meeting is part of GASTAT’s efforts to foster international statistical cooperation and support the development of statistical capacities, contributing to improving the quality of data and statistical indicators and advancing statistical work in support of development objectives and decision-making.
 

The President of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Fahad Aldossari, held a bilateral meeting with a delegation from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on the sidelines of the statistical meetings held in Jeddah from September 26 - 30, 2026. The meetings include the 51st Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics; the 44th Meeting of the Permanent Technical Committee for Statistics of the Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States; and the 15th Session of the Statistical Commission of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted by the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC).
The Indonesian delegation included Dr. Sonny Harry Budiutomo Harmadi, Vice Chief Statistician; Dr. Nasrul Wajdi, Deputy Chief Statistician for Social; and Mr. Rizki Tri Anggara, Chief Statistician.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed GASTAT’s efforts in statistical transformation, including diversifying data sources, developing statistical products, and adopting international standards and practices in statistical work.
Furthermore, the meeting is part of GASTAT’s efforts to foster international statistical cooperation and support the development of statistical work, contributing to improved statistical products and the provision of reliable statistical indicators that support development and decision-making.