Riyadh, Manama eye stronger collaboration in data development

RIYADH, Nov 04 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia and Bahrain engaged in discussions to strengthen their collaboration in the development of methodologies and techniques for calculating vital indicators, particularly those pertaining to family income and expenditure surveys.

High-ranking officials from both countries convened on the sidelines of the 9th International Conference for Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange in Manama, with the goal of facilitating economic growth and strengthening ties between the two nations. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Dossari, president of the General Authority for Statistics, met with Mohammed bin Ali Al-Qaed, CEO of Bahrain's Information and eGovernment Authority, during the global conference.

Organized by Bahrain's Information and e-Government Authority, the gathering brought together the international data community to exchange insights and updates on the latest and upcoming developments in the field.

Al-Dossari, leading a Saudi statistical delegation, underscored the pivotal role played by Bahrain's Information and e-Government Authority in inaugurating this event in the Middle East.

Al-Dossari and Al-Qaed discussed strategies to strengthen collaboration within the sector and identify opportunities to enhance cooperation in matters of mutual interest.