The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has launched the latest version of the Bayaan Platform, a state-of-the-art tool designed to equip decision-makers in Abu Dhabi Government entities with real-time statistical insights and comprehensive analyses. The platform aims to enhance the government’s ability to monitor sector performance, make informed policy decisions, and swiftly respond to emerging challenges.
The new Bayaan Platform was launched during SCAD's participation at GITEX Global 2024, held in Dubai from 14-18 October 2024, as part of the Abu Dhabi Government pavilion under the theme Towards an AI-Native Government. This initiative is a significant milestone in the drive for digital transformation and aligns with the emirate's vision to lead in the data landscape.
Bayaan provides decision-makers with comprehensive statistical indicators and interactive insights, supporting strategic planning and the development of proactive policies. Users can customise advanced dashboards to visualise data and conduct analyses, with flexible options for integrating new data sources.
His Excellency Abdulla Gharib Alqemzi, Director General of SCAD, said: “Bayaan, the unified decision-making platform, not only showcases Abu Dhabi's leadership in the data landscape, but serves as a direct outcome of the strong collaboration with our stakeholders who have contributed invaluable data, laying the foundation for innovative solutions and transformative socio-economic impact.
“Guided by the wise leadership and aligned with the emirate's ambitious strategy, SCAD remains committed to equipping decision-makers with cutting-edge solutions that facilitate data-driven policies to effectively tackle challenges and seize opportunities.”
The new version of Bayaan Platform introduces advanced self-service features, enabling users to customise intelligent visualisations for scenario analysis and predict the impact of government policies and initiatives across multiple sectors. The platform incorporates modern data analysis tools, ranging from data exploration dashboards for data preparation and processing to advanced analytical dashboards that leverage cutting-edge machine learning techniques, ensuring robust support for decision-making processes.
Her Excellency Badria Abdalla Obaid, Executive Director of SCAD's Foresights and Communications Sectors, said: "With the integration of generative artificial intelligence solutions into Bayaan Platform, government users can receive rapid, data-driven insights presented through interactive visual formats across various sectors. Additionally, the platform offers access to geospatial data for geographic pattern analysis, enhancing the understanding of policy impacts across different regions of the emirate."
To extend the platform’s benefits to the wider community, SCAD has also made a public version available through Bayaan mobile application. This app provides an accessible gateway for individuals and organisations to access statistical data and utilise it to inform personal and community-level decision-making, with plans to introduce generative AI features in future updates.
