The 8th International Conference of the Union of Arab Statisticians was successfully held on April 16–17, 2025, at Tishk International University in Erbil, Iraq. The event was conducted under the esteemed patronage of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, highlighting its significance in the academic and statistical communities. The general theme was “The Synergy Between Artificial Intelligence and Effective Statistics to Achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.” There were five major themes for the conference as follows: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 2030: This theme addresses how AI can transform societal functions, enhancing [...]