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The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) participated in the 43rd meeting of the Permanent Technical Committee for Statistics, held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting brought together representatives of Arab statistical offices and specialized organizations with the aim of strengthening Arab cooperation and promoting the exchange of expertise and information in the field of statistics.
The delegation of GASTAT was headed by the President of GASTAT, Fahad Aldossari. The meeting discussed several key items on the agenda, including the follow-up on the implementation of the recommendations of the previous meeting, the review of the statistical activities of Arab offices for 2025, and the reports and recommendations of the specialized subcommittees. The meeting also discussed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 indicators and the latest developments in the use of modern technologies in statistical work, in addition to the 2026 work program of the Statistics and Information Databases Department.
It is worth noting that the Permanent Technical Committee for Statistics is one of the leading Arab committees specialized in the field of statistics. It plays a key role in developing Arab statistical capacities and coordinating efforts between national offices and regional and international organizations in support of advancing joint Arab statistical work.
 

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) participated in the 50th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics (AITRS), held on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting brought together representatives of Arab statistical offices and specialized organizations to discuss key topics related to the development of statistical work in the Arab region and to enhance cooperation and integration in the fields of training, research, and statistical studies.
The delegation of GASTAT was headed by the President of GASTAT, Fahad Aldossari. The meeting discussed a number of key items on the agenda, including the Director General’s report for 2025, the Institute’s work program and plan for 2026–2027, and the proposed budget for 2026. The meeting also reviewed the outcomes of the 2020–2030 strategy evaluation study and highlighted the statistical activities and initiatives implemented across Arab countries. Additionally, the meeting explored mechanisms to strengthen cooperation between the Institute and Arab statistical offices and discussed ways to further develop the Institute’s training programs to meet the evolving needs of Arab statistical offices.
It is worth noting that AITRS was established in 1973 and includes 22 Arab countries as members. The Board of Trustees, comprising the heads of Arab statistical offices, oversees the formulation of the Institute’s general policies and the approval of its programs and annual budgets.
 

أتاحت الهيئة العامة للإحصاء خدمة التحقُّق من هوية الباحث الميداني باستخدام تطبيق "توكلنا"، وذلك امتدادًا لجهودها في تطوير أدواتها الميدانية، والارتقاء بآليات جمع البيانات، وتوظيف الحلول الرقمية لرفع مستوى الاستجابة لعمليات جمع البيانات ميدانيًا، والاستفادة من التكامل مع الجهات الحكومية والمنصات الرقمية الرائدة، لتعزيز الموثوقية في الباحثين الميدانيين، ودعم الأعمال الميدانية الإحصائية بأعلى معايير الدقة والشفافية.
وجاءت هذه الخطوة في إطار سعي الهيئة العامة للإحصاء إلى القيام على الوجه الأكمل بدورها الوطني المتمثل في تنفيذ العديد من المسوح الميدانية، وإنتاج المؤشرات الإحصائية، من خلال الاستعانة بالباحثين الميدانيين لجمع البيانات المطلوبة، عبر زيارة العينات الإحصائية، سواءً كانت أسرًا أو منشآت، وفق ما يقتضيه نظام العمل الإحصائي في المملكة، مبينةً أنه يمكن التحقَّق من الباحثين الميدانيين وفق خطوات متعددة، هي:
•    ارتداء الزي الرسمي المخصص للعمل الميداني.  
•    إبراز بطاقة التعريف الرقمية عبر تطبيق توكلنا.
•    حمل الجهاز اللوحي المخصص لتسجيل المعلومات.
ودعت الهيئة جميع أبناء المجتمع إلى التعاون مع باحثيها الميدانيين؛ لكونهم من المواطنين السعوديين الذين يقومون بعمل حكومي رسمي، وتقديرًا لأهمية الأدوار التي يؤدونها، حيث يمثل عملهم ركيزة أساسية في تعزيز جودة المخرجات والمنتجات الإحصائية. 
وفي السياق ذاته جددت الهيئة تأكيدها على التزامها التام بأعلى معايير السرية وحماية البيانات، وفقًا للأنظمة، وعدم استخدامها إلا في الأغراض الإحصائية الرسمية فقط، مؤكدةً حرصها على حفظ حقوق منسوبيها، لا سيما أثناء تأديتهم مهام عملهم الرسمية، واتخاذها كافة الخطوات النظامية تجاه ما يعيق عملهم؛ وذلك لضمان استمرار العمل الميداني الذي يعد جزءًا لا يتجزأ من إجراءات العمل الإحصائي الساعي إلى تحقيق المستهدفات الوطنية.
وللاستفسار بالإمكان التواصل مع الرقم الموحد للهيئة العامة للإحصاء" 199009"
 

King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language ) KSGAAL(, in collaboration with the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), has launched the Glossary of Statistical Terms. The goal of this strategic step is standardizing statistical concepts, providing a reliable reference for researchers, decision-makers, and media outlets, and offering a specialized tool that supports transparency and enhances statistical awareness among data and indicator users.
GASTAT emphasized that the glossary is part of its efforts to develop the knowledge infrastructure that supports the production of official data and statistics, and to ensure the standardization of terminology used across the statistical sector in accordance with the latest statistical methodologies. GASTAT undertook the collection of terms, alignment with reliable international sources, thorough review, and translation to facilitate the exchange of data and information in a precise and clear language that enhances output quality and ensures alignment with international standards.
The glossary includes a comprehensive list of statistical terms and definitions commonly used in methodologies and reports—both nationally and internationally—issued by GASTAT, presented in both Arabic and English. It is organized into three main categories: social, economic, and spatial and environmental terms. It is available through an interactive interface that allows users to browse alphabetically or search directly using a search bar. It was developed following an integrated methodology that involved collecting terms from GASTAT’s reports in addition to internal and external official statistical sources. The terms were reviewed, and the most relevant and applicable to GASTAT’s work were selected, defined, and linguistically validated for accuracy.
The glossary is part of ongoing efforts to develop innovative knowledge tools that promote the unified use of statistical data, serving all interested audiences, especially planners and decision-makers across various sectors. It will be made available also on SIWAR linguistic dictionaries Platform to ensure easy access for users, with advanced search capabilities provided. (To view the glossary, click here).
It is worth noting that SIWAR linguistic dictionaries Platform is one of the strategic projects of KSGAAL within its language initiatives. It aims to support the dissemination of digital dictionaries and facilitate their development and management in accordance with the latest scientific methodologies, serving as a central resource for specialists, interested parties, and dictionary creators, including both individuals and institutions. 
 GASTAT invites those interested in viewing the glossary to access GASTAT's portal by visiting the following link: [ www.stats.gov.sa/en/glossary-of-statistical-terms ], to benefit from the glossary by using standardized statistical terminology and a common statistical language that unites statisticians, researchers, and academics. This will facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and the exchange of expertise, which contributes to enhancing the quality of statistical research and raising the level of statistical awareness in the community.