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Abu Dhabi Named World’s Safest City For 2025: Ninth Consecutive Year At The Top

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 20, 2025

Abu Dhabi has been ranked as the world’s safest city for 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year the emirate has topped the global safety rankings since 2017. This achievement, according to the Numbeo database, reflects the city’s pioneering security initiatives and strategies.

In the 2025 standings, Abu Dhabi secured the top spot out of 382 global cities, further solidifying its reputation as a leading safe haven for citizens, residents, and visitors. The emirate’s efforts to foster a sense of security and enhance trust in its public safety measures have significantly contributed to this continued success.

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Abu Dhabi Police’s Role In Ensuring Safety

The Abu Dhabi Police have played a key role in promoting a sense of safety and security throughout the city. Their ongoing efforts to improve public trust in law enforcement have helped position Abu Dhabi as a preferred destination for living, studying, and working. The city’s focus on quality of life and security is a core component of its appeal.

In January 2024, Abu Dhabi was also ranked first for safety globally by Numbeo, making it the safest city for two consecutive years. This ranking further showcases the city’s leadership in implementing the best security standards and ensuring a high quality of life for all its residents.

Global Liveability Index Highlights Abu Dhabi And Dubai

The Global Liveability Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), published in August 2024, recognized Abu Dhabi and Dubai as the top liveable cities in the Middle East and Africa. Both cities have improved their scores in healthcare and education, underlining their commitment to offering residents a high standard of living.

Safety And Crime Rankings

According to the Crime and Safety Indexes by Numbeo, Abu Dhabi holds the highest safety score globally, with an impressive 88.2 points on the Safety Index. The city also has the lowest score on the Crime Index, at 11.8 points, highlighting its exceptional safety record. Dubai ranks fifth globally in terms of safety, demonstrating both cities’ commitment to maintaining secure environments.

Healthcare And Education In Abu Dhabi And Dubai

In the healthcare sector, Abu Dhabi and Dubai both offer robust systems. In the first quarter of 2024, Abu Dhabi had 3,323 healthcare facilities, including 67 hospitals, 1,136 health centers, and 765 clinics. The emirate also employed 12,922 licensed doctors by the end of 2022. Dubai, in comparison, had 5,020 healthcare facilities with 13,370 licensed doctors.

For education, Abu Dhabi boasted 459 schools during the 2023-2024 academic year, while Dubai had 220 private schools. The strong educational infrastructure in both cities contributes to their ranking as some of the most liveable and secure cities in the world.

Abu Dhabi’s consistent performance at the top of global safety rankings, combined with its emphasis on healthcare, education, and overall quality of life, continues to reinforce its status as a leading global city for residents and visitors alike.

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Cyprus’ Strong Youth Employment Rate Still Does Not Guarantee Early Independence

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 16, 2026

Young people in Cyprus have a relatively high employment rate, but they leave the parental home later than the EU average, according to Eurostat data.

Cypriots left home at an average age of 27 in 2025, compared with 26.3 years across the EU. At the same time, 72.3% of people aged 20 to 29 in Cyprus were employed, well above the EU average of 65.5%.

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Strong Employment Does Not Mean Early Independence

Only nine countries recorded higher youth employment rates than Cyprus. Iceland led at 85.3%, followed by the Netherlands at 84%, Malta at 82.1%, Switzerland at 78.3% and Germany at 77%.

Norway recorded 76.5%, Ireland 76.1%, Denmark 74.8% and Austria 74.6%. Eurostat said countries where young people leave home earlier generally tend to have higher youth employment rates.

Southern Europe Sees Later Moves

Finland had the lowest average age for leaving the parental home at 21.4 years, followed by Denmark at 21.8 and Estonia and Lithuania at 22.7. Croatia recorded the highest average at 31.5 years, followed by Greece and Slovakia at 30.9. Spain and Italy both stood at 30.2 years.

Across the EU, the average has remained close to 26 since 2002, rising only slightly from 26.2 years in 2024 to 26.3 years in 2025.

Cyprus Labour Market Is Cooling

The figures come as Cyprus’ labor market shows some signs of easing, although demand for workers remains relatively strong by European standards.

Separate Eurostat data showed Cyprus had the EU’s largest annual decline in its job vacancy rate in the second quarter of 2026. The rate fell to 2.6% from 3.3% a year earlier, but remained above the EU average of 2.0% and the euro area average of 2.1%.

Cost Of Living Remains A Factor

Housing and other living costs can also affect how quickly young workers establish independent households. Eurostat reported that Cyprus’ household consumption price level was 89.2% of the EU average in 2025.

A relatively lower overall price level does not eliminate affordability pressures for people on modest incomes. For younger workers, the issue can be whether wages are sufficient to cover rent, utilities, food and other basic expenses.

Cyprus therefore combines relatively high youth employment with a later transition to independent living, suggesting that access to work and the ability to afford a separate household do not always move together.