UAE tops global ranking of safest nations

The UAE topped the global ranking of the safest countries in mid-2025, according to the safety index issued by Numbeo, a platform concerned with collecting user data worldwide.

It came in first place, after scoring 85.2 points in the index, surpassing countries such as Andorra, Qatar, Taiwan, and Macau. The UAE is home to 200 nationalities and is known for its safe environment and high quality of life.

It had ranked second in the March 2025 classification behind Andorra, but it returned to top the ranking in its semi-annual edition. Qatar came in third place with 84.6 points. The list of the 10 safest countries included the UAE (85.2), Andorra (84.8), Qatar (84.6), Taiwan (83.0), Macau (China) (81.8), Sultanate of Oman (81.4), Isle of Man (79.1), Hong Kong (78.5), Armenia (77.6), Singapore (77.4).

Therefore, the UAE was one of the most attractive countries for investment and tourism, and it set global standards in integrating security with technology.

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates continues to consolidate its position as one of the world’s most competitive nations in 2025, achieving outstanding results across a wide range of international and regional indices.

These achievements reflect the success of the country’s comprehensive development strategy, the efficiency of its governance model, the resilience of its economy, and the high quality of life it offers to citizens and residents.

In the IMD World Competitiveness Report 2025, the UAE ranked among the top five countries globally with a score of 96.09 out of 100, advancing two positions compared with 2024, while also maintaining its lead in the Arab region for the ninth consecutive year.

The country secured third place worldwide in business efficiency, second in economic performance, and fourth in government efficiency.

It also led 113 global indicators, including employment, absence of bureaucracy, digital transformation, venture capital, public-private partnerships, and energy infrastructure, affirming its leadership across multiple dimensions of competitiveness.

Somaya Saad, Staff Reporter