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Vision

Data For a​ Better Future

Mission

“Creating new bridges for the UAE that last the te​st of time through unified UAE numbers”

The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, as a key strategic entity within the national statistical system of the United Arab Emirates, is committed to unifying statistics across the nation to produce comprehensive and official figures that accurately reflect the country’s reality. This is achieved by adhering to the highest international statistical standards and methodologies within a proactive statistical system, in coordination with local statistical centers and data-producing entities. The Centre ensures the security, privacy, and confidentiality of data, supporting evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation as a fundamental component for implementing the economic and social development strategies and plans adopted by the UAE government.

The FCSC leverages innovative mechanisms to track and analyze the UAE’s performance and rankings on Global Competitiveness Indicators, working in close collaboration with local federal entities and partners in the private sector and civil society. We also pride ourselves with the constructive partnerships we built with the various global reporting organizations tasked with publishing global competitiveness reports and prestigious research institutes, to promote the UAE’s competitiveness and enhance its standing on the global map, while supporting its efforts to attain advanced leading positions in the various sectors.


Values

Agility

Collaboration

Integrity

Transparency

Strategic Plan

Nation​al Committe​es and Councils

The National Committee on Statistics

The National Committee on Statistics was formed by Cabinet Resolution No. (22/5) for the year 2024, chaired by H.E Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, and includes all local centers or executive councils of the Emirates. The committee aims to enhance federal and local coordination for the purposes of planning and conducting statistical studies and surveys in the country, in accordance with local and international requirements.

National Competitiveness Committee

The National Competitiveness Committee was formed by the Cabinet Resolution No. (84 and / 2) for the year 2024 and chaired by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The committee consists of members from ministries and members of the executive councils of UAE local governments. The members of the committee include Minister of Health and Prevention, Minister of Economy, Minister of Education, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai, and Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Experience Exchange and Competitiveness. The committee aims to monitor global trends, coordinate between government agencies to provide data, analyze UAE's performance in international reports, support UAE's position in competitiveness indicators, ensure data exchange, and enhance UAE's attractiveness.

The National Committee on SDGs

In January 2017, the UAE’s National Committee on SDGs was formed by decree of the UAE Cabinet. His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, chairs the National Committee. The committee, which includes 9 federal entities, is responsible for the national implementation of the SDGs, monitoring and reporting of progress towards targets, and stakeholder engagement to facilitate integrated implementation and information exchange to drive sustainable development in the UAE.