Abu Dhabi

The Arab Federation for the Digital Economy, a member of the Executive Office of the Arab Federations Forum at the League of Arab States, issued a new study entitled: “The Data Economy and its Role in Strengthening Arab Economic Systems” in cooperation with the Arab Organization for Administrative Development at the League of Arab States, and the Center for Economic and Financial Research and Studies at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science. At Cairo University, it addresses a number of important strategic topics and recommendations for decision-makers and policy makers in the Arab region.

The study aims to shed light on the role of the data economy in supporting national economic systems in Arab countries in the government and private sectors, and focuses on strategic applications that show the extent of the contribution of data to planning and decision-making processes in various sectors.

The study included a review of some successful experiences, policies and systems governing the data economy at the global level and in some Arab countries, and was used in broader analysis and identifying areas for improvement.

The study also provides a set of recommendations as general guidelines for developing national regulatory policies and infrastructure, and supporting innovation, private sector growth, and entrepreneurship.