On October 17, 2024, Dr. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Dossari, President of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia, held a meeting with Erhan Çetinkaya, President of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), in Ankara. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 13th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Statistical Commission, which was organized by the Statistical, Economic, and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC).
During their discussions, both leaders focused on the advancements in statistical work within their respective countries. They exchanged insights on the latest statistical products being developed and released, highlighting innovations and methodologies that contribute to data accuracy and transparency. The meeting underscored the mutual interest in continuing to enhance the statistical capabilities of both Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
This engagement is part of a broader initiative aimed at fostering international cooperation between statistical bodies, promoting the sharing of experiences, and transferring valuable knowledge between nations. Dr. Al-Dossari also provided an update on the progress and advancements being made in Saudi Arabia's statistical sector, reaffirming the kingdom's commitment to achieving high standards in data collection and analysis, which are vital for informed policy-making.