Riyadh: The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) will organize on Tuesday, December 23, the first quarterly virtual panel discussion as part of the Road to Riyadh events. The discussion, titled 'Saudi Statistical Data: a pivotal role in supporting national development', aims to highlight GASTAT's experiences and best practices in fulfilling its mandate, promote knowledge exchange within the statistical community, and explore future development opportunities to strengthen the role of statistics in supporting economic, environmental, and social development. The discussion will also address future aspirations for statistical offices and how to leverage advanced technologies.
According to Saudi Press Agency, GASTAT has invited professionals and those interested in statistical work to attend the Road to Riyadh events, which will be livestreamed on the authority's official social media platforms and will target both local and international audiences. It has also made all Road to Riyadh events available through its official electronic portal.
These events were launched as part of Saudi Arabia's preparations to host the Sixth United Nations World Data Forum (UNWDF) in 2026, to showcase the country's advances in statistics and comprehensive digital transformation. The events will continue until the convening of the Second Saudi Statistical Forum on November 8, ahead of UNWDF, scheduled to take place from November 9 to 12, 2026.