Dr. Fahad Aldossari, the President of the General Authority for Statistics, met with Mr. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, the CEO of the eGovernment Authority (eGA) in Bahrain, in the capital, Manama, to discuss ways to enhance joint efforts in the statistical sector and opportunities for developing cooperation in statistical data.

During the meeting, both sides reviewed the latest developments in statistical work in both countries, as well as the developmental efforts concerning the approved and updated methodologies for statistical products. This includes administrative records and the development and innovation of statistical products that contribute to supporting the development plans in both countries. Additionally, they discussed the mechanism for agreeing on the exchange of expertise in the areas of technical infrastructure of both authorities and several related topics in statistical work.

This meeting is part of a series of international meetings and visits aimed at building bridges of cooperation with statistical offices in the region, focusing on exchanging expertise, sharing experiences, and informing counterpart entities about the progress being made in the statistical sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The 49th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics (AITRS) was inaugurated in Manama, chaired by Dr. Fahad Aldossari, the President of the General Authority for Statistics and Chair of the previous meeting of the Board, over a two-day period from October 21 to 22, 2024, with the presence of their excellencies and members of the Board representing the member states.
Dr. Fahad Aldossari expressed, on behalf of the Board members, his sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Bahrain for hosting the 49th meeting. He commended the excellent organization and hospitality by the Information and eGovernment Authority (IGA) in the Kingdom of Bahrain, praising the efforts made by the Board members over the past year to implement the Institute's plan in its areas of specialization, which support the statistical offices in the member states and meet their needs in enhancing the capacity and efficiency of human resources. He emphasized the vital role played by the Institute in achieving cooperation among the member states.
Subsequently, Dr. Fahad Aldossari expressed his thanks and appreciation to the member states for the significant cooperation that the General Authority for Statistics received during its presidency of the 48th meeting, wishing the Republic of Tunisia, represented by the National Institute of Statistics, success in chairing the current 49th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics (AITRS).

Dr. Fahad Aldossari, the President of the General Authority for Statistics, met with Mrs. Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, Director General of (SESRIC) during his visit to the Republic of Turkey. The meeting focused on ways to enhance joint work in the field of statistics and to promote the exchange of expertise between the two parties.

It is noteworthy that this meeting took place on the sidelines of the13th Session of the OIC Statistical Commission (SESRIC), hosted in the Turkish capital, Ankara, with the participation of member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Several officials from both sides attended the meeting.

Dr. Fahad Aldossari, the President of the General Authority for Statistics, met with Mr. Erhan Çetinkaya, President of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), in Turkish capital, Ankara. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the 13th Session of the OIC Statistical Commission (SESRIC). During the meeting, they discussed the progress being made in statistical work in both countries and highlighted the key statistical products that are being developed and issued.

In this context, Dr. Fahad Aldossari welcomed the constructive cooperation between the two sides to exchange experiences, transfer knowledge, and enhance joint efforts. Several officials from both sides attended the meeting.

This meeting is part of a series of international meetings and visits with the goal of fostering cooperative relationships to exchange experiences, share best practices, and inform counterpart organizations about the advancements in the statistical sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.