“ Statistics & Competitiveness Center” Receives a Delegation From Ajman Police GHQ

Sun, 09/26/2021 - 12:00

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Within the framework of the activities and efforts of Ajman Statistics and Competitiveness Center (ASCC) aiming at strengthening the bonds of cooperation, joining of all the efforts and exchanging expertise among the government agencies in the Emirate in order to reinforce the strategic partnerships and exchange experiences to develop the statistical work, ASCC received a delegation from Ajman Police General Head Quarters for the purpose of reviewing the best practices of the Center , the advanced techniques in the field of data analysis, and getting acquainted with and being informed of the most prominent experiences, successful practices, and programs used in analyzing the statistical data, in addition to boosting the ties of cooperation and coordination among the government agencies in the Emirate.

During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the work mechanism inside the ASCC, methods of collecting statistical data and converting them into information in order to develop advance plans, and identify techniques and methods of statistical analysis, through application of the best practices by adopting the scientific statistical methodologies and internationally recognized standards to meet the requirements of the data users and decision makers in the emirate. The reception of the delegation came out of the ASCC's keenness to strengthen the strategic relationships, and is based on the principle of the current cooperation and coordination among government agencies, for realizing the public interest and due to the significant positive results achieved by such cooperation that serves interests of both parties.

Furthermore, The delegation also learned about the data registration system in the economic establishments survey, which is one of the most important statistical projects that will contribute to the development of the statistical work through providing data and an advanced framework for economic establishments operating in the economic sector with a high degree of accuracy and comprehensiveness and in accordance with the recognized international standards.

The Ajman Police GHQ delegation consisted of Captain Dr. Abdullah Awadh Abdullah , Director of Studies & Researches Center, Senior Warrant Officer Abdullah Abdul Samad , Senior Sergeant Khawlah Obaid Al Shamsi , and both Quality & Corporal Excellence experts, namely; Ghazi Yaseen Qaed Al Subaihi and Raed Mohammed Ahmed Husam , Sherina Saif Al Merri and Maithaa Mohammed Al Mazroui.

On her part, Dr. Hajar Saeed Al Hubaishi , Executive Director of ASCC , welcomed the Police GHQ delegation , stating “ we welcome receiving all the government agencies and department in the emirate in order to promote the work system , disseminate the expertise and experiences among all , for the common service and benefit of the United Arab Emirates and upgrade the corporal work inside the government departments.

At the end of the visit , the delegation had an orientation tour in the Center , during which , the delegation members viewed its departments and sections.

The delegation highly appreciated the efforts exerted by the Center and its pioneering experiences , and stressed importance of repeating such visits to the statistical centers in the UAE in the future for learning about the successful experiences as well as strengthening the ties of cooperation and coordination among the government agencies in the UAE.

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