Place:  Muscat

The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) launched the second Gulf Statistical Forum website: http://gccsf.ncsi.gov.om/ which will be hosted by the sultanate on February 17-18.

The forum will be held under the theme ‘Smart Data’.

The forum will address new methodologies for employing modern technical developments in promoting the statistical and informatics work in a manner that serves decision-support, anticipating expectations for future economic and social sectors.

It also seeks to make the most of modern technologies in statistical and informatics work to support sustainable development and build national competencies.

The forum’s website which is available in both Arabic and English has a number of sections on its goals and schedule, as well as registration details. The website will be a window to learn about the forum, its main themes