Overview

WHO WE ARE

SCAD is entrusted with the responsibility of supporting government decision-makers by adopting a decentralised approach to statistical work. The Centre has an independent legal personality, full financial independence, and legal capacity to act in proportion to the emirate's vision towards sustainable development and strategic planning.

Pursuant to its mandate, SCAD is responsible for establishing and developing an integrated statistical ecosystem in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This is achieved by organising, unifying, and managing all aspects of the emirate's statistical work, including building and regulating statistical frames for all activities and sectors, and updating them periodically. The Centre provides technical supervision of statistics and statistical data systems for government entities, and collects, classifies, stores, analyses, processes, archives, publishes, and protects Abu Dhabi's statistical data obtained from data sources.

In addition, the Centre is vested with the responsibility of making, developing, and disseminating estimates, projections, analytics, and forecasts and supporting government entities with reliable statistics. SCAD is authorised to contract with any entity or company within or outside the Emirate to undertake data collection and other statistical activities.

Vision

Driven by data for a better tomorrow.

Mission

To develop a leading statistical ecosystem that empowers decision makers and users in the government, private sector and society.

OUR VALUES

Confidentiality

Ensure the confidentiality of unit-level data of individuals and institutions.

Innovation

Capability to deal with change and development, and to find innovative and sustainable solutions.

Reliability

Commitment to accuracy and consistency in collecting, processing, preserving and disseminating official statistics.

Transparency

Implement a transparent and widely recognized dissemination process.

User Centricity

Provide relevant, accessible and up-to-date statistics and analyses that reflect reality, contribute to future foresight.

Collaboration

Adopting and strengthening the principle of partnership in the production of official statistics.

About Us

Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) was established by Law No. (7) of 2008 to organise and develop statistical work in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Centre was reorganised by Law No. (5) of 2021, which placed SCAD under the Abu Dhabi Executive Office. In April 2023, in accordance with The Executive Council Decree No. (39) of 2023, SCAD's affiliation was transferred to the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi.

SCAD is entrusted with the responsibility of supporting government decision-makers by adopting a decentralised approach to statistical work. The Centre has an independent legal personality, full financial independence, and legal capacity to act in proportion to the Emirate's vision towards sustainable development and strategic planning.

Pursuant to its mandate, SCAD is responsible for establishing and developing an integrated statistical ecosystem in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This is achieved by organising, unifying, and managing all aspects of the Emirate's statistical work, including building and regulating statistical frames for all activities and sectors, and updating them periodically. The Centre provides technical supervision of statistics and statistical data systems for government entities, and collects, classifies, stores, analyses, processes, archives, publishes, and protects Abu Dhabi's statistical data obtained from data sources. In addition, the Centre is vested with the responsibility of making, developing, and disseminating estimates, projections, analytics, and forecasts and supporting government entities with reliable statistics. SCAD is authorised to contract with any entity or company within or outside the Emirate to undertake data collection and other statistical activities.

H.E Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab

Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi

Message from the Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi:

The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi, along with its affiliated entities, remains committed to empowering the future government through collaboration with partners and integration across all sectors. Our aim is to achieve the strategic goals of Abu Dhabi by adopting a transparent approach that fosters confidence and flexibility.

As we navigate through rapid changes, we operate under the umbrella of the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi, continuously improving our services. We embrace the vision of our wise leadership, which emphasises sustainable development through human advancement. Our focus is on supporting significant development projects across various sectors.

In this regard, the Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) operates as an independent entity with the responsibility of providing decision-makers with essential statistical data and indicators. These resources facilitate the development of effective policies that shape a prosperous future for Abu Dhabi while strengthening its global standing.

SCAD remains dedicated to enriching integrated data platforms with digital solutions that enhance user experience. By harnessing the power of data, we generate accurate statistics that support effective planning for the future of the emirate.

Abdulla Gharib Alqemzi

Director General of Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD)

Director General Message

The Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) is committed to supporting decision-makers and users in the government and private sectors through an advanced ecosystem that reflects our belief in the vital role of statistical data and information as a foundation for developing plans and policies that align with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 and the UAE Centennial Plan 2071.

To meet users' needs, SCAD offers data and statistical analyses that help envision the future of key sectors. SCAD provides innovative solutions, adhering to transparent procedures and scientific methodologies, ensuring confidentiality and continuous development while facilitating easy access to official statistics.

SCAD website serves as a window into this vision, offering the latest demographic, social, and economic statistics through modern features and technologies. Following a strategic plan, we aim to support users across sectors with advanced technical solutions.

As we continue to collaborate with partners from all sectors, committed to deliver the best services for decision-makers and users, we are confident that this plays a pivotal role in enhancing the position and competitiveness of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as a role model at local, regional, and international levels.

Amidst rapid global changes, particularly in the data and statistics sectors, SCAD remains dedicated to empowering the Abu Dhabi government. We provide reliable data and statistics to our leaders and decision-makers in all sectors, facilitating optimal resource allocation and measuring the effectiveness of policies and development plans.

At SCAD, we place special emphasis on transparency and user-centricity, while collaborating with partners for official statistics production, fostering shared visions and goals while ensuring information confidentiality, reliability, and continuous innovation to meet the diverse needs of users across sectors.

Vision

Driven by data for a better tomorrow.

Mission

To develop a leading statistical ecosystem that empowers decision makers and users in the government, private sector and civil society.

Values

Transparency

Implement a transparent and widely recognized dissemination process

User Centricity

Provide relevant, accessible and up-to-date statistics and analyses that reflect reality, contribute to future foresight