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Sharjah one step away from census completion

The Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has completed verifying the data collected by the Sharjah Census from people living in Sharjah and it continues to receive data from Emirati families abroad.
The data check and editing phase included reviewing the records of residents and completing the records of those who did not register at the time of collection because they were not at home.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, Chairman of DSCD and General Supervisor of the Sharjah Census, said: "The Sharjah Census Committee has completed the data check and editing of records and information of the emirate's residents to ensure that the data collected is accurate. The final report will be submitted to His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, for approval.
Shaikh Mohammed Al Thani said the committee is currently working on preparing a detailed report about Sharjah's residents under specific categories. The report will include information on residents, homes, facilities and businesses in the emirate to enable decision makers to develop plans for necessary development.
He stressed that the census is important to Sharjah as its results will determine where to focus for the social and economic development. The results will also enable government bodies to distribute resources and launch projects that correspond with the population density in each area.
The Sharjah Census aims to provide accurate and reliable statistical data on the economic, social and demographic sectors of the emirate. The census will provide statistical data for decision makers, officials and investors about Sharjah.
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