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SHARJAH / WAM
Emphasising the importance of collaborative international efforts in accelerating data-driven comprehensive development, the Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has announced its strategic partners for the inaugural ‘Regional Data & Community Development Forum’, to be held on October 9 and 10 in Sharjah.
The region’s first-of-its-kind event has partnered with federal, regional, and international institutions, including the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), GCC Statistical Centre, and a collaboration with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) on a specialised session.
The partners will organise more than 10 sessions discussing various topics, including the role of data in developing infrastructure, enhancing sustainability, forecasting the future of the labour market, improving quality of life and supporting communities, as well as the well-being of the elderly. The sessions, led by distinguished speakers from various countries, including Sudan, Yemen, Qatar, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, aim to promote cooperation and exchange expertise to achieve sustainable development in the
region.