Sharjah Census 2015 Modifies Field Work Operation Hours to between 15:00-22:00

• Pilot phase results are in: evenings more effective
• Temporary jobs registration valid until September 30th

Sharjah, 21 September 2015: The Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) in Sharjah has announced the results of the pilot phase of the Sharjah Census 2015 which will be put into effect on 20 October. This latest implementation follows the conclusion of the most recent phase carried out between 31 August - 3 September that involved the registration of buildings, houses and structures in the areas of Al Majaz (2), Al Rahmaniya (5), Al Sina’iya and Al Roula.

Census staff and researchers made field visits to these areas to gather preliminary information such as home addresses, coordinates, the number of members of each family, contact details of the persons who supplied the information and identity card numbers.

The program’s pilot phase has received an overwhelmingly favorable response and cooperation from participating families, especially during night-time visits. Local parents have sought to provide the inquiring teams with any and all data required to facilitate their work, recognizing their assistance as a national obligation since the Census results will have a positive impact on the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Sharjah Census 2015 and Head of the DSCD, said: "We thank all of those who have cooperated with us during the Sharjah Census 2015’s trial phase, in which we were able to validate the efficiency of the technical plans set for the census including its systems and programs, and to consider important aspects and observations - such as the greater cooperation of families with teams in the evenings. Therefore, we’ve decided to amend the field work operation hours for the census set to be launched in October, effectively changing the times to between 15:00-22:00 in the evening."

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani announced that the assistance of residents of all nationalities to ensure the success of the census reflects a national and communal sense of responsibility on their part, alongside a desire to be part of the growth process and awareness of the benefits of such projects that aim to serve the people, provide a decent livelihood for them and involve them in economic and social development.

Abdullah Al Kudaid, Director of Statistical Sectors, revealed that the registration period for part time employment at the Census is still open until 30 September through the website www.SharjahCensus.ae, adding that temporary evening jobs are also available to meet the needs of employed persons wishing to participate in this project and contribute to shaping a better future for the residents of Sharjah. The project will also enhance the several skills of participants, who will receive theoretical and practical training in several areas.

Al Kudaid said that there are currently open vacancies for the posts of observer and researcher, and that the work of observers should begin on 11 October until the end of December while the work of researchers starts on 26 November until the end of December during evenings.

Before the implementation of the pilot phase, DSCD held a three-day training course from 26 to 30 August. Post its completion, the department held a seminar to discuss the results achieved, based on which the official and final report on the overall phase was drafted, including a number of recommendations and observations to be taken into account when officially launching the census next month.

The Sharjah Census 2015, titled "For a Better Tomorrow”, comes in implementation of the directives of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The aim behind the census, whose results will be announced by the end of this year, is to provide accurate statistical data on all citizens and residents in the Emirate of Sharjah, as well as on economic structures in various sectors, which will serve institutions and decision-makers and make development plans compatible with the population's needs and locations.

The Department of Statistics and Community Development in Sharjah is the only official statistical reference and source of official statistical data in the emirate, and a reference in all matters relating to community development policies and plans in it. The department enjoys full legal personality and capacity to direct all actions and behaviors that achieve their objectives.