Mohammed Bin Rashid Highlights UAE's Statistical Achievements At Annual Meetings 2025

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, recently visited the UAE Statistics Mural. This exhibit is a key feature of the Statistics Exhibition organised by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

The exhibition highlights the UAE's statistical journey since the 1970s. It showcases significant achievements from each decade, starting with the nation's first population census in 1975. This census was crucial for planning and building a modern state, making statistics an essential development tool.

The mural presents a timeline that begins in the 1970s, marking the start of statistical work in the UAE. The timeline extends to the 2020-2030 decade, which focuses on smart transformation and digitisation. This period is characterised by a shift towards an integrated statistics ecosystem capable of predictive analysis.

This era signifies a move from traditional methods to smart statistics. Data now plays a vital role in shaping future policies through data-driven decisions. The exhibition theme, ‘50 Years of UAE Statistics’, reflects this evolution and celebrates half a century of statistical progress.

The exhibition features various statistics reports and groups from different periods. It covers developments from the Ministry of Planning's establishment to the launch of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. Visitors can explore statistics indicators across key sectors and view the latest Unified UAE Numbers report.

A video documenting significant milestones, including the UAE’s first census, is also part of the exhibition. These elements provide insights into how statistics have been integral to national development over decades.

The transition into smart statistics marks a fundamental change in how data is used. It transforms information into a powerful tool that actively influences future directions. This shift underscores the importance of adapting to new technologies in statistical practices.

The exhibition not only celebrates past achievements but also looks forward to future advancements in statistics. By embracing digital transformation, it aims to enhance data accuracy and policy-making efficiency in various sectors.

With inputs from WAM