Statement by His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, on the adoption of the national program for the Development of the Statistical System in the

Abu Dhabi, July 23, 2026:

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said: “The adoption of the National Program for the Development of the Statistical System by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reflects the maturity and credibility of the national statistical system. Comprehensive reviews are practices implemented by advanced statistical systems as economies develop and data sources expand. This program will enable more accurate assessment of new growth sectors, from digital economy and services to tourism and investment, reflecting the true magnitude and diversity of the national economy, and providing investors and international institutions with a more transparent and comparable statistical base.”

His Excellency added: “The program establishes a new phase of joint work and integration between various national entities and supports the country’s efforts in transitioning to a knowledge and innovation-driven economic model, and developing proactive economic policies and strategies backed by accurate statistics. This enables economic decision-making and future planning, unifies statistical work methodologies in the UAE, and enhances the continuous development of the national statistical system and efforts to keep pace with rapid economic transformations - all of which consolidate the country’s presence in global competitiveness indicators.”