United Arab Emirates Places 10th in Worldwide Open Data Ranking, Outperforming USA and Germany
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Claims 10th Spot in Global Open Data Inventory (ODIN) Report
The UAE has impressively clinched the 10th position in the recently published 2024/2025 Open Data Inventory (ODIN) report, edging out leading digital nations like the United States, Germany, Sweden, and Canada. The impressive leap highlights the country's leadership role in digital government and data transparency.
The report, compiled by the Open Data Watch, evaluates the openness and scope of data published by 197 national statistical offices. It employs 64 indicators to measure the accessibility, quality, and availability of official open data across various sectors, such as economics, finance, health, education, and the environment.
The UAE scored an impressive 84 points in data openness, while its data coverage earned 74 points, putting it ahead of several traditionally high-performing countries. The nation excelled in categories like monetary and banking statistics, food security, and inflation data, topping global charts in these sectors.
Moreover, the UAE registered a significant improvement in various indicators. It moved up 45 ranks in the price and inflation index and 54 ranks in education and trade indicators.
Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, Director-General of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), commended the ranking, stating it underscores the UAE's commitment to align digital policy with national development. He also emphasized the country's robust digital infrastructure and coordinated digital strategies, which have made it a reference point in data-driven governance.
Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, praised the UAE's forward-thinking approach, calling it a model of transparent and open government. She emphasized the importance of strategic data in policy formulation and long-term planning.
The UAE's achievement underscores its commitment to creating a digitally advanced, transparent, and inclusive government, fostering innovation and international competitiveness through open data. The nation continues to lead the way in digital transformation.
In regional comparison, Saudi Arabia and Oman have also made significant strides in the realm of data transparency. While specific details regarding the UAE's ODIN performance are not provided, the nation's focus on innovation and technology suggests it remains a strong player in the region's digital government landscape.
The ODIN report is a testament to the UAE's commitment to digital governance, transparency, and data-driven policy-making. The nation's advancements in digital government will undoubtedly continue to make headlines in the future.
- The UAE's 10th place ranking in the ODIN report showcases its leadership in digital government and data transparency across sectors like finance, health, education, environment, and more.
- The UAE's impressive score of 84 points in data openness and 74 points in data coverage places it ahead of several traditionally high-performing countries, notably in monetary and banking statistics, food security, and inflation data.
- The UAE has seen significant improvements in various indicators, moving up 45 ranks in the price and inflation index and 54 ranks in education and trade indicators.
- The nation's emphasis on strategic data in policy formulation, long-term planning, and innovative approaches to digital transformation has been highlighted by experts like Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre.
- The ODIN report suggests that the UAE remains a strong player in the region's digital government landscape, with Saudi Arabia and Oman also making strides in the realm of data transparency.
- The UAE's continued commitment to digital governance, transparency, and data-driven policy-making will likely make headlines in the future, as the nation continues to lead the way in regional digital transformation and fostering innovation.
