UN World Data Forum in Riyadh Postponed Until 2027

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Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics said the UN World Data Forum and the Kingdom's Statistical Forum will no longer take place in November 2026.

The UN World Data Forum and the Second Saudi Statistics Forum, which had been scheduled to take place in Riyadh from 9 to 12 November 2026, have been postponed until 2027.

The announcement was made by Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics, which said both events would be rescheduled for next year.

Events moved to 2027

The two forums had been due to bring together international experts, policymakers and stakeholders involved in data, statistics and sustainable development.

According to the authority's statement, the events will no longer be held in November 2026 and have instead been deferred to 2027.

No further details regarding the revised dates were provided.

Source: ANA-MPA