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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
NPC hosts workshop on population, housing and establishments census
Tribune News Network Doha On Wednesday, 28 May 2025, the National Planning Council, represented by the National Statistics Centre, organised a national workshop for various government entities concerned with administrative records in the State of Qatar. The workshop focused on the upcoming Simplified General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments 2025, under the theme 'Digital Records, Robust Automation and National Data Partnership'. This census is the first of its kind to be conducted in Qatar by relying entirely on administrative records without the need for any traditional field surveys. This strategic step aims to modernize the national statistical system and improve the efficiency and quality of data. The new administrative model leverages existing administrative records in government entities, which enhances data reliability and supports planning and decision-making processes at the national and sectoral levels. The implementation phase of the census is expected to begin by the end of this year. The workshop featured a series of specialized technical presentations by experts from the National Statistics Centre, covering key aspects of the administrative census. Topics included the presentation of the national vision and the roadmap towards transitioning to the administrative census model, leading to the 2030 census. Presentations also discussed the technical methodology of the census, and mechanisms of inter-agency integration, data provision requirements, quality assurance and security, in addition to reviewing the role of technical work groups and determining the entities' needs from census data. The workshop also shed light on the challenges associated with the traditional model, and the role of the modern administrative model in supporting public policies. Participants included representatives from government data teams, technical groups, and planning and policy departments engaged in administrative records related to population, housing, labour, establishments and economic data. The workshop opened with a keynote by Ahmad Hassan Mohammed Al Obaidli, director general of the National Statistics Centre, who emphasized that the 2025 census constitutes a turning point in the production of official statistics in Qatar, as it is the first census to rely entirely on administrative records, which enhances data accuracy and enables timely access to high-quality information for all government agencies, ultimately strengthening public policy development. In turn, Saud Matar Al-Shammari, director of Statistical Operations Department at the NSC, presented a comprehensive overview of the roadmap to the implementation of Qatar's first fully administrative census. He explained the methodology used, expected outputs and the critical role of partner entities in this transformation. He also highlighted the importance of the census as a supporting tool for the implementation of the Third National Development Strategy and achieving the aspirations of Qatar National Vision 2030. The workshop concluded with a call for strengthened collaboration and coordination among all government entities to ensure the success of the 2025 Census. Emphasis was placed on maximizing the country's advanced digital infrastructure and activating an integrated statistical system that supports decision-makers and fosters a culture of data-driven planning.
Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
National Planning Council organises workshop on Simplified General Census of Population
DOHA: The National Planning Council, represented by the National Statistics Center, has organised a national workshop for various government entities concerned with administrative records in the State of Qatar. The workshop focused on the upcoming Simplified General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments 2025, under the theme 'Digital Records, Robust Automation and National Data Partnership'. This census is the first of its kind to be conducted in Qatar by relying entirely on administrative records without the need for any traditional field surveys. This strategic step aims to modernize the national statistical system and improve the efficiency and quality of data. The new administrative model leverages existing administrative records in government entities, which enhances data reliability and supports planning and decision-making processes at the national and sectoral levels. The implementation phase of the census is expected to begin by the end of this year. The workshop featured a series of specialized technical presentations by experts from the National Statistics Center, covering key aspects of the administrative census. Topics included the presentation of the national vision and the roadmap towards transitioning to the administrative census model, leading to the 2030 census. Presentations also discussed the technical methodology of the census, and mechanisms of inter-agency integration, data provision requirements, quality assurance and security, in addition to reviewing the role of technical work groups and determining the entities' needs from census data. The workshop also shed light on the challenges associated with the traditional model, and the role of the modern administrative model in supporting public policies. Participants included representatives from government data teams, technical groups, and planning and policy departments engaged in administrative records related to population, housing, labor, establishments and economic data. The workshop opened with a keynote by Director General of the National Statistics Center Ahmad Hassan Mohammed Al Obaidli, who emphasized that the 2025 census constitutes a turning point in the production of official statistics in Qatar, as it is the first census to rely entirely on administrative records, which enhances data accuracy and enables timely access to high-quality information for all government agencies, ultimately strengthening public policy development. The workshop concluded with a call for strengthened collaboration and coordination among all government entities to ensure the success of the 2025 Census. Emphasis was placed on maximizing the country's advanced digital infrastructure and activating an integrated statistical system that supports decision-makers and fosters a culture of data-driven planning.
Qatar Tribune
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
NPC Forum stresses role of statistics in tackling development challenges
Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (NPC), represented by the National Statistics Centre, on Wednesday hosted a nationwide forum entitled 'Forum on Statistical Integration in Social, Environmental and Human Development Domains to Support Decision-Makers: Challenges and Prospects'. The forum examined the current landscape of national indicators and evaluated their integration across social, environmental, and human development fields using a multidimensional statistical and analytical approach. The forum gathered representatives from various government entities in data production and utilisation, international organisations and technical bodies responsible for classifications and methodological standards. Among those represented were prominent research centres, academic institutions and a distinguished group of decision-makers, analysts and statistics experts. In his opening speech, NPC Secretary-General Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa said, 'The theme of this forum directly aligns with the objectives of the Third National Development Strategy, which places people and the environment at its heart. It seeks to promote social justice, environmental sustainability, and the well-being of Qatari society, today and into the future. This ambition cannot be achieved without an integrated statistical system capable of accurately and clearly measuring progress and evaluating performance.' He added, 'As we continue our work under Qatar National Vision 2030, we emphasise that social, environmental, and human development statistics are not merely numbers. They tell the story of the Qatari society and environment. They reveal challenges, help define priorities and unlock opportunities to support the nation's strategic direction towards a thriving society.' Ahmed Hassan Al Obaidly, director-general of the National Statistics Centre at the National Planning Council, said: 'This forum is organised around the critical role of statistics in enabling multidimensional analysis of national data, and empowering decision-makers to address the challenges of comprehensive development.'' In his keynote address, Mohammed Jassim Al Buainain, director of the Department of Social and Environmental Statistics, said: 'In recent years, Qatar has seen notable improvements across multiple national indicators. In education, the gross enrolment rate in higher education increased from 17.4 percent in 2014 to 37.6 percent in 2023. 'In the environmental field, the proportion of wastewater treated at designated plants rose from 95.6 percent in 2013 to 99.6 percent in 2023, while the rate of overfishing dropped significantly from 18.6 percent to 8.0 percent between 2013 and 2024. In terms of human development, life expectancy at birth among Qataris rose from 79.6 years in 2013 to 81.7 years in 2022.' The Forum on Statistical Integration aims to develop an interconnected map of national indicators encompassing the social, environmental and human development to formulate technical recommendations on methodologies for producing and analysing multidimensional composite indicators. Sessions featured in-depth discussions on the conceptual framework for multi-domain statistical integration, advanced analytical models for generating composite indicators and methodological alignment with international organisations. Additional topics included implementing global technical guidelines and standardising terminology and concepts at the national level.
Qatar Tribune
04-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
NPC launches Nat'l Data and Statistics Strategy
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of the National Planning Council (NPC), HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Vice – President of the National Planning Council HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani officially launched the National Data and Statistics Strategy during a ceremony on Sunday. The National Data and Statistics Strategy serves as a strategic framework to enhance data governance, improve accessibility, and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Built on three core pillars, the strategy aims to: Ensure the highest standards of data and statistical reliability through the National Statistics Center Build an integrated and interconnected national data ecosystem Leverage big data, data technologies, and artificial intelligence across operations, with the goal of positioning the National Statistics Center among the top statistical institutions globally. The launch marks one year since the establishment of the National Planning Council. The Council was created to drive Qatar's development agenda and foster strategic partnerships with government entities, ministries, private sector and experts. This enables data-driven planning and delivers sustainable, tangible impact in both the short and long term. page 3
Qatar Tribune
04-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
National Planning Council launches National Data and Statistics Strategy
DOHA: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HESheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, President of the National Planning Council; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, and Vice – President of the National Planning CouncilHE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani has officially launched the National Data and Statistics Strategy. The event was attended by several esteemed ministers and senior government officials. The National Data and Statistics Strategy serves as a strategic framework to enhance data governance, improve accessibility, and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Built on three core pillars, the strategy aims to: • Ensure the highest standards of data and statistical reliability through the National Statistics Center • Build an integrated and interconnected national data ecosystem • Leverage big data, data technologies, and artificial intelligence across operations, with the goal of positioning the National Statistics Center among the top statistical institutions globally The launch marks one year since the establishment of the National Planning Council by Amiri Decree No. 13 of 2024. The Council was created to drive Qatar's development agenda and foster strategic partnerships with government entities, ministries, private sector and experts. This enables data-driven planning and delivers sustainable, tangible impact in both the short and long term. In his keynote speech at the event, Secretary General of the National Planning Council Dr Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa said: "At the heart of the Third National Development Strategy is Qatar's readiness for the future. This includes anticipating global trends, embracing change, and adopting cutting-edge, data-driven technologies such as artificial intelligence. The National Data and Statistics Strategy is a proactive step that strengthens Qatar's leadership and future preparedness." He added: "We take great pride in what we have achieved in our first year at the National Planning Council. Over the past year, we have focused on building the systems, partnerships, and capabilities needed to move into the implementation phase of the Third National Development Strategy. Our aim is to ensure its impact is meaningful, comprehensive, and enduring as Qatar progresses toward 2030 and beyond." Over the past year, the National Planning Council has emerged as a cornerstone of Qatar's national development architecture. Since its inception, the Council has pursued a clear vision to advance the strategic planning agenda and bring Qatar National Vision 2030 to life. As the lead entity overseeing the implementation of the Third National Development Strategy, which represents the final phase of Qatar National Vision 2030, the Council has ensured that all its initiatives reflect the nation's aspirations and embody its identity and values. The transition from planning to implementation has been a major milestone in this journey. Qatar's strong economic performance in 2024 is a testament to the strategy's effective implementation. Real GDP grew by 2.4 percent, driven primarily by non-hydrocarbon activities, which recorded a 3.4 percent growth rate. Among the most notable achievements was a 90 percent reduction in commercial registration costs. Alongside other reforms, this contributed to a 156 percent rise in the number of registered companies compared to the previous year. Collectively, these measures have created new opportunities and strengthened the role of the private sector in driving economic growth. The Council also hosted the inaugural National Development Forum, which brought together over 450 national and international private entities. Centered around the economic development agenda, the forum provided a platform to amplify the private sector's contribution to the successful rollout of the Third National Development Strategy. Guided by the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,regarding the importance of data in strategic planning and implementation, the Council launched a series of initiatives in January to build a robust national data infrastructure. Key initiatives include: •Launch of the National Data Program, a strategic step toward building a central data repository •Issuance of data regulations, including the National Data Policy, National Data Standards, and a national data governance guide •Introduction of the Qatar Data Trust Index, a one-of-a-kind tool for measuring trust in data based on quality and compliance with national regulations • Development of the QInsights platform, a component of the central database project, featuring 119 indicators from the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment These initiatives have strengthened the Council's position as Qatar's official source of reliable, actionable, and transparent data that is vital for informed national decision-making. Therefore, work has begun on building an integrated central database that meets national needs with high efficiency and reliability, as reliable statistical data is an important tool in determining the country's current and future real needs. Looking ahead, the Council remains committed to enhancing integration across government entities, embedding data into every layer of planning, and bolstering institutional agility. As it enters its second year, the Council will continue to act as Qatar's strategic engine. It aims to drive national progress through insight, foresight, and consistent action.
