JEDDAH: As officials at Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics continues their preparations for its latest national census, they warned the public to beware of fraudulent impostors impersonating field researchers.

The census is conducted every 10 years to obtain detailed, up-to-date information about the population of the Kingdom, including its demographic, social, employment and economic characteristics. The data that is collected is vital for planners and policymakers, and will contribute to efforts to achieve the aims of Saudi Vision 2030.