Abu Dhabi Retail Sector Performance Monitoring

Description:

This opportunity is delivered through the Data for Good Alliance, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office to support the development of aggregated retail sector performance insights for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The initiative enables responsible public–private data collaboration to generate high-level indicators that enhance understanding of retail sector trends, support economic decision-making, and strengthen the investment environment.

Objectives:

  • Support data-driven economic and investment decision-making related to the retail sector.
  • Develop consolidated retail performance indicators using aggregated data from multiple stakeholders.
  • Enhance visibility of retail sector trends and activity patterns over time.
  • Strengthen trusted collaboration between government and the private sector under the Data for Good framework.

Socio-Economic Impact:

Government:

  • Improved insights to support economic policy development and sector planning.
  • Enhanced ability to monitor retail sector performance using structured, reliable indicators.

Private Sector:

  • Access to Abu Dhabi Retail Sector Performance Monitoring dashboard
  • Better understanding of market dynamics to support strategic and investment decisions.

Potential Datasets:

  • Aggregated retail sales and activity indicators by category.
  • Transaction volume and demand trend indices (non-identifiable).
  • Footfall and consumer activity trends at an aggregated level.
  • Periodic performance indicators (monthly, quarterly, annual).
  • Supporting macroeconomic indicators relevant to retail sector analysis.

Potential Stakeholders:

  • Retail companies and brands
  • Members of the Data for Good Alliance
  • Shopping centers and retail operators
  • Investment and real estate companies

Code: Economy


Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

International Best Practices:

Both the United States (U.S) and China use retail trade and economic indicator dashboards to track sales trends, consumer demand and each sector’s contribution to GDP for business, investor analysis, and economic forecasting.

How to get involved?

D4G Alliance initiative facilitates win-win collaboration between relevant stakeholders where privately held data are utilized to produce actionable insights for the public interest in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi.

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