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The deal is expected to get the two entities to cooperate on exchanging data and promoting statistical collaboration
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It will also look to support the Abu Dhabi government’s pursuits to build a comprehensive and sustainable statistical system
Decision-makers and policy-builders in Abu Dhabi may now look forward to better statistical data to aid in their work: Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office on Sunday inked a deal to help them out.
The Service-Level Agreement is expected to get the two entities to cooperate on exchanging data, promoting statistical collaboration and building foundations for joint action.
Local reports said the partnership is aimed at achieving integration and supporting the Abu Dhabi government’s pursuits to build a comprehensive and sustainable statistical system.
Signed by Ahmed Mahmoud Fikri, director-general of SCAD, and Tariq Bin Hendi, director-general of ADIO, the agreement reportedly establishes a framework for joint and organized statistical work and identifies areas of cooperation such as data exchange, metadata, development of standards and methodologies, technical statistical support, development of administrative records, statistical capacity building and enhancing statistical maturity across the emirate.
The goal is to compile accurate, reliable and up-to-date data and indicators that meet the requirements of data users across all categories, with the aim of upgrading the statistical ecosystem in line with Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation vision.
Fikri was quoted by local reports as saying: “Through this collaboration, we look forward to developing a strategic partnership with ADIO to provide up-to-date statistical data that meets the needs of the business community and contributes towards enhancing Abu Dhabi’s status and creating a vibrant and stimulating business environment. Cooperation and partnership with various entities constitute the basis for achieving the desired statistical integration, through which we seek access to statistical data and future analyses that would contribute to a diversified and sustainable economy and support innovation.”
Bin Hendi said, “ADIO strives to ensure that the private sector is fully equipped with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Having access to the latest information, data and statistics from across Abu Dhabi will aid investors in planning and making strategic decisions for their businesses. Our cooperation with SCAD will help to enhance the standards and availability of vital statistics, boost information and communications technology capacities and support Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation.”