He directed the launch of the first phase of the general census

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah: We seek to build a brighter future that advances the aspirations of the people of the emirate

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that "Ras Al Khaimah adopts a comprehensive and sustainable development strategy based on strong pillars, the most important of which is providing accurate data that allows the development of future plans, based on scientific foundations and accurate field data."

This came in a video speech addressed by His Highness, the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, to the people and residents of the emirate, on the occasion of the Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Center’s announcement yesterday, the launch of the first field phase of the general census of population, housing and establishments in the emirate for the year 2023, starting from the first of next November.

In his speech, His Highness said: “Over the past years, thanks to God and His success and the efforts of the loyal people of our emirate, we have been able to achieve many achievements and successes, and we have reaped their fruits in all aspects of our lives and various sectors. The tent".

His Highness added: "We are fully confident that this project will contribute to achieving our comprehensive development orientations, and will provide statistical data to the concerned authorities and institutions in the emirate, enabling them to formulate policies and develop plans and initiatives to upgrade the infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for all the people of the emirate and its residents." His Highness noted that "the success of this vital project requires concerted efforts, and the response of all members of our society for the good of our emirate."

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi pointed to the importance of accurate data, as a mainstay for developing future plans and making sound decisions. His Highness said: “Because we believe in this, we directed the launch of the general census of population, housing and establishments in the emirate for the year 2023, as part of our ambitious vision for the future industry. (Ras Al Khaimah Vision 2030), to be implemented by the Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Center.

According to the press conference held by the Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Center yesterday, the general census will be conducted in two phases to ensure that all regions of the emirate are covered, and all residents are counted. Preparing lists of all buildings, residences, real estate units and commercial establishments in each region.

The center explained that the second phase of the population census will start from the first to February 28, 2023, in which detailed data will be collected, in which field researchers will return to the listed residential sites that were identified and enumerated in the first phase, to obtain more information, such as demographics and social status. and family composition, including age at marriage, occupation, place of work, field of economic activity, educational qualifications and household property.

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