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.