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The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released the results of the publication of Road Transport Statistics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the year 2022. It revealed that the number of passengers transported by public buses within and between cities during 2022 reached 43.5 million, an increase of 233.9% compared to 2021. The results of the publication also indicated that the quantity of domestic road freight in 2022 reached 209 million tons, an increase of 6.1% compared to 2021. According to the results of the publication, the length of paved road network within and between cities during 2022 reached 266,000 kilometers, an increase of 1.6% compared to 2021. Additionally, the number of serious traffic accidents during 2022 amounted to 16,962, a decrease of 6.8% compared to 2021. The number of fatalities due to traffic accidents during 2022 was 4,555, a decrease of 2.1% compared to 2021. The number of injuries from traffic accidents during 2022 amounted to 24,400, a decrease of 4.2% compared to 2021. On the other hand, the number of vehicles during 2022 reached 14.9 million, an increase of 4.9% compared to 2021. The number of vehicle insurance documents during 2022 was 7.6 million, an increase of 26.9% compared to 2021. It is worth noting that GASTAT is the only official statistical reference for statistical data and information in Saudi Arabia. It carries out all statistical work, in addition to the technical oversight of the statistical sector. It also designs and implements field surveys, conducts statistical studies and research, analyzes data and information, in addition to the documentation and archiving of all statistical information and data that cover all aspects of life in Saudi Arabia from its multiple sources. Furthermore, GASTAT registers, classifies, and analyzes data. It extracts the data indicators as well.

The General Authority for Statistics announced an increase in the operating revenues of small and medium establishments (SMEs) by 5.8% during the year 2022, reaching 1.339 billion SAR compared to 1.265 billion SAR in 2021, an increase of 74 billion SAR . These findings are based on the publication of Small and Medium Establishments Statistics for 2022. The publication also revealed that the value of operating expenses in SMEs reached 687.8 billion SAR in 2022, compared to 659.4 billion SAR in 2021, an increase of 28.3 billion SAR or 4.3% on an annual basis. Furthermore, the results of the publication indicated an increase in employee compensation during 2022, amounting to 164.2 billion SAR compared to 155.7 billion SAR in 2021, an increase of 8.4 billion SAR or 5.4%. It is worth noting that the statistics of small and medium establishments are important economic indicators that are regularly implemented and published to enhance the economic database and provide significant statistical indicators to understand the general trends of economic activities in SMEs. This is achieved by providing updated statistics on operating revenues, expenses, and employee compensation in these establishments.

His Excellency Dr. Fahad bin Abdullah Aldossari, President of the General Authority for Statistics, met with Ms. Janet Alberda, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at GASTAT’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, several topics were discussed, most notably addressing ways to strengthen joint work in the statistical sector and reviewing a number of topics of mutual interest in statistical work. It should be noted that the General Authority for Statistics and Statistics Netherlands' office signed a memorandum of understanding earlier aimed at promoting the exchange and development of experience in statistical work between the two countries.

The General Authority for Statistics has issued a publication on its official website, which includes statistics on culture and entertainment. The results of the publication indicate that  80  % of individuals (aged 15 and above) visited cultural events or activities, while 90% visited entertainment events or activities. Publication also shows that 13% of individuals attended national celebrations, while 11% visited cinemas.   The percentage of Saudi individuals and non- Saudi individuals visiting Saudi entertainment seasons reached 39% and 36%, respectively.  The publication's findings showed that 20% of individuals did not visit cultural events and activities and 40% did not visit them because of lack of time. According to the publication, 23% of individuals engage in walking, while 19% play football in their free time. Furthermore, 37% of individuals read at least one book in the past 12 months, while 21% read newspapers and 7% read magazines. It is worth mentioning that the publication presents data on the visitation and engagement of individuals (aged 15 and above) in cultural and entertainment activities based on the results of the Household Culture and Entertainment Survey conducted by the General Authority for Statistics in 2023. The data was collected using telephone interviews and self-reporting from a selected sample of individuals. For more details, please visit the official website of the General Authority for Statistics (stats.gov.sa).