Higher standards for surveys and research in Dubai

Surveys and research conducted in Dubai will now have to follow internationally accepted scientific methodologies. This is after the Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, issued an executive council resolution on surveys and research companies in the emirate. The resolution, which also says they should only be conducted by qualified and competent groups, aims to protect respondent’s personal information. The Dubai Statistics Centre has been authorised to issue permits and impose fines, suspend business activities or cancel the company’s permit if found violating their rules and regulations.