While over 2,000 data experts from more than 100 countries gathered at the United Nations World Data Forum 2018 in Dubai from 22 to 24 October to advance new data solutions, the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (

Beirut, 8 November 2018 (Communication and Information Unit)--In several Arab countries, the services sector accounts for large and growing shares of output, employment and foreign direct investment.



Beirut, 9 November 2018 (Communication and Information Unit)--Several Arab countries suffer from unproductive economies, rising inequality, inefficient public institutions and the absence of meaningful citizen participation.

The 8th Meeting of the Board of Governors (BOG) of the ESCWA Technology Centre (ETC) is taking place in Amman, Jordan on the 15^th of November 2018.

In today’s competitive economy, young adults are finding the transition from school into the workforce more and more difficult due to the increasing demand from employers for candidates with relevant work experience and skills.