The Minister of Planning, Dr. Hala El-Said, and the head of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, Dr. Khaled Farouk, have begun preparations for the 2027 census. This initiative aims to update demographic data crucial for economic planning and development.
The Egyptian Minister of Planning, Dr. Hala El-Said, discussed with the head of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, Dr. Khaled Abdel Rahman, the necessary preparations for the 2027 population census. The meeting emphasized the importance of precise planning to ensure the success of this critical national data collection effort.
The General Authority for Statistics in Saudi Arabia announced a decrease in the unemployment rate among Saudis to <strong>7.2%</strong> in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a notable decline in unemployment rates among Saudi women. The data also revealed an increase in economic participation rates among Saudi males.
The General Authority for Statistics has announced the qualification of several teams to the final stage of the Data Innovation Hackathon, aimed at enhancing data usage in developing creative solutions. This event is part of the authority's efforts to promote innovation and skill development in the field of data and statistics.