Survey Awareness

An annual economic survey aimed at measuring the size and changes in fixed assets owned by business sector establishments over a specified period, in accordance with standard classifications of asset types. The survey provides detailed data on depreciation, disposals, and additions to fixed assets. It also contributes to estimating the volume of fixed capital assets used in the economy, measuring the structure of the business sector in terms of asset distribution and investment patterns, supporting the compilation of national accounts, and providing key indicators that help monitor capital investments and analyze their impact on economic development.

It is one of the surveys of the Department of Environment, Agriculture and Energy Statistics, it seeks to provide environmental statistical data on establishments that produce and use waste, as well as establishments that produce or purchase water, according to economic activity, taking into account that the data are in line with international standards and classifications and facilitate policy makers and decision makers to take successful ways to develop the environment of economic activities and support the transition towards a circular economy that aims to minimize waste of materials and goods and utilize them as much as possible.

A monthly survey conducted on a sample of establishments operating in a number of economic activities, including wholesale and retail trade and motor vehicle and motorcycle repair; transportation and storage; accommodation and food service activities; information and communication; financial and insurance activities; real estate activities; professional, scientific, and technical activities; administrative and support services; education; human health and social work activities; and arts, entertainment, and recreation, in addition to other service activities.

An index that measures the extent of changes in the level of optimism or pessimism of consumers toward the economy in the near future, through an economic survey on the opinions, views and conditions of consumers that are concerned with the current conditions in addition to their expectations of the upcoming economic conditions.