Dubai: The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA) has signed a partnership agreement with the Statistical Centre of the Gulf Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

The memorandum of understanding took place at the Authority’s headquarters in Dubai as it prepares to host the second UN World Data Forum on October 22, 2018.

The agreement outlines the framework of collaboration that will enhance the UAE’s readiness to host the Forum, which seeks to achieve the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda), not only in the UAE but also across the region and the world.