Recognized Saudi Arabia’s growing role in global statistical progress
Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority for Statistics, won the bid to host the UN World Data Forum 2026 in Riyadh.
It was recently nominated by the High Level Group for Partnership, Coordination and Capacity Building for Statistics for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The decision was made by a majority vote after a review of the competing countries’ proposals, highlighting their ability to host the global event.
Fahad Al-Dossari, president of the General Statistics Authority, presented Saudi Arabia’s offer at the group’s meeting. His presentation outlined the authority’s progress in statistical work, the Kingdom’s experience in hosting international events and its ability to provide logistical support to such meetings.
The proposal also included a proposed theme for the forum: “Using the latest technologies and approaches to improve global statistical systems and enable sustainable development. “
Al-Dossari said: “Hosting this event shows the prominent status of the Kingdom, confirming the commitment of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to support the statistics department, recognizing the vital role of statistical data in achieving comprehensive and sustainable sustainable development”.
He said: “Winning the bid to host the 2026 UN Global Data Forum highlights the progress made in statistics, led by initiatives from the General Statistics Authority, which aim to produce accurate and up-to-date data through better data management and governance. “.
The forum, which is aimed at 193 UN member states, strengthens the role of Saudi Arabia in promoting statistical data and high quality indicators. It will invite participants from international organizations, statistical offices of United Nations member states and groups of data scientists.
