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أتاحت الهيئة العامة للإحصاء خدمة التحقُّق من هوية الباحث الميداني باستخدام تطبيق "توكلنا"، وذلك امتدادًا لجهودها في تطوير أدواتها الميدانية، والارتقاء بآليات جمع البيانات، وتوظيف الحلول الرقمية لرفع مستوى الاستجابة لعمليات جمع البيانات ميدانيًا، والاستفادة من التكامل مع الجهات الحكومية والمنصات الرقمية الرائدة، لتعزيز الموثوقية في الباحثين الميدانيين، ودعم الأعمال الميدانية الإحصائية بأعلى معايير الدقة والشفافية.
وجاءت هذه الخطوة في إطار سعي الهيئة العامة للإحصاء إلى القيام على الوجه الأكمل بدورها الوطني المتمثل في تنفيذ العديد من المسوح الميدانية، وإنتاج المؤشرات الإحصائية، من خلال الاستعانة بالباحثين الميدانيين لجمع البيانات المطلوبة، عبر زيارة العينات الإحصائية، سواءً كانت أسرًا أو منشآت، وفق ما يقتضيه نظام العمل الإحصائي في المملكة، مبينةً أنه يمكن التحقَّق من الباحثين الميدانيين وفق خطوات متعددة، هي:
•    ارتداء الزي الرسمي المخصص للعمل الميداني.  
•    إبراز بطاقة التعريف الرقمية عبر تطبيق توكلنا.
•    حمل الجهاز اللوحي المخصص لتسجيل المعلومات.
ودعت الهيئة جميع أبناء المجتمع إلى التعاون مع باحثيها الميدانيين؛ لكونهم من المواطنين السعوديين الذين يقومون بعمل حكومي رسمي، وتقديرًا لأهمية الأدوار التي يؤدونها، حيث يمثل عملهم ركيزة أساسية في تعزيز جودة المخرجات والمنتجات الإحصائية. 
وفي السياق ذاته جددت الهيئة تأكيدها على التزامها التام بأعلى معايير السرية وحماية البيانات، وفقًا للأنظمة، وعدم استخدامها إلا في الأغراض الإحصائية الرسمية فقط، مؤكدةً حرصها على حفظ حقوق منسوبيها، لا سيما أثناء تأديتهم مهام عملهم الرسمية، واتخاذها كافة الخطوات النظامية تجاه ما يعيق عملهم؛ وذلك لضمان استمرار العمل الميداني الذي يعد جزءًا لا يتجزأ من إجراءات العمل الإحصائي الساعي إلى تحقيق المستهدفات الوطنية.
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King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language ) KSGAAL(, in collaboration with the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), has launched the Glossary of Statistical Terms. The goal of this strategic step is standardizing statistical concepts, providing a reliable reference for researchers, decision-makers, and media outlets, and offering a specialized tool that supports transparency and enhances statistical awareness among data and indicator users.
GASTAT emphasized that the glossary is part of its efforts to develop the knowledge infrastructure that supports the production of official data and statistics, and to ensure the standardization of terminology used across the statistical sector in accordance with the latest statistical methodologies. GASTAT undertook the collection of terms, alignment with reliable international sources, thorough review, and translation to facilitate the exchange of data and information in a precise and clear language that enhances output quality and ensures alignment with international standards.
The glossary includes a comprehensive list of statistical terms and definitions commonly used in methodologies and reports—both nationally and internationally—issued by GASTAT, presented in both Arabic and English. It is organized into three main categories: social, economic, and spatial and environmental terms. It is available through an interactive interface that allows users to browse alphabetically or search directly using a search bar. It was developed following an integrated methodology that involved collecting terms from GASTAT’s reports in addition to internal and external official statistical sources. The terms were reviewed, and the most relevant and applicable to GASTAT’s work were selected, defined, and linguistically validated for accuracy.
The glossary is part of ongoing efforts to develop innovative knowledge tools that promote the unified use of statistical data, serving all interested audiences, especially planners and decision-makers across various sectors. It will be made available also on SIWAR linguistic dictionaries Platform to ensure easy access for users, with advanced search capabilities provided. (To view the glossary, click here).
It is worth noting that SIWAR linguistic dictionaries Platform is one of the strategic projects of KSGAAL within its language initiatives. It aims to support the dissemination of digital dictionaries and facilitate their development and management in accordance with the latest scientific methodologies, serving as a central resource for specialists, interested parties, and dictionary creators, including both individuals and institutions. 
 GASTAT invites those interested in viewing the glossary to access GASTAT's portal by visiting the following link: [ www.stats.gov.sa/en/glossary-of-statistical-terms ], to benefit from the glossary by using standardized statistical terminology and a common statistical language that unites statisticians, researchers, and academics. This will facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and the exchange of expertise, which contributes to enhancing the quality of statistical research and raising the level of statistical awareness in the community.

President of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Fahad bin Abdullah Aldossari, participated in the 14th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Statistical Commission (OIC-StatCom), in Ankara, Turkey, from October 1-3, 2025.
 The meeting brought together heads of official statistical centers from OIC member states to exchange expertise, showcase best practices, strengthen statistical capabilities within the organization, and discuss key statistical trends and mechanisms to enhance cooperation in data sharing and developing statistical capabilities.
The meeting discussed the follow-up on the implementation of the OIC-StatCom 2026-2030 work plan, along with the role of official statistical agencies and offices in Islamic countries to enhance the exchange of expertise among them, standardize statistical methodologies and standards, and review future aspirations for statistical work in member states.
It is noteworthy that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the 12th session of OIC-StatCom 2023, which took place in Jeddah over two days with the participation of the heads of official statistical centers from OIC member states. This was the first time that the committee's meetings were held outside the headquarters country (Turkey), reflecting the Kingdom’s international status and its Arab and Islamic position, and affirming its keenness to enhance communication and joint work among Islamic countries in all fields.
Moreover, it is noted that the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) is a subsidiary organ of the OIC which is mandated to collect, process, and disseminate socio-economic statistics; study and evaluate the economic and social developments; and organize training programs for OIC member states.