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UAE Ranks Among The World’s Safest Countries – Here’s Why

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 26, 2025

The UAE has once again secured its place as one of the safest nations on the planet. In Numbeo’s 2025 Safety Index, the country ranked second globally, trailing only Andorra. The latest data also highlights the dominance of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in safety rankings, with Qatar taking third place and Oman securing fifth, just behind Taiwan. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain also made the top 20, coming in at 14th and 16th, respectively.

This strong showing isn’t just about perception. On Numbeo’s Crime Index, which measures crime rates worldwide, the UAE also ranked as the second least crime-ridden country. The numbers reinforce what residents and visitors alike have long known—the UAE is one of the safest places to live, work, and travel.

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What Makes The UAE So Safe?

The UAE’s high safety ranking isn’t a coincidence—it’s the result of a multi-layered approach to security. The country enforces strict laws on crime, drug use, and public behavior, with severe penalties acting as a powerful deterrent. Law enforcement is both highly trained and well-equipped, ensuring rapid response times and visible policing in key areas.

Technology also plays a critical role. Major cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are blanketed with surveillance systems, while artificial intelligence and smart policing initiatives help authorities prevent and quickly resolve incidents.

Beyond policing, economic stability contributes to lower crime rates. With a high standard of living, strong social welfare policies, and ample job opportunities, fewer economic pressures typically drive crime elsewhere. The result? A society where both residents and tourists feel secure, even at night.

Women and children, in particular, benefit from the UAE’s emphasis on public safety. Well-lit streets, frequent patrols, and strict anti-harassment laws create an environment where personal security is the norm, not the exception.

The 20 Safest Countries In 2025

According to Numbeo’s 2025 Safety Index, these are the 20 safest countries in the world:

Andorra – 84.7
UAE – 84.5
Qatar – 84.2
Taiwan – 82.9
Oman – 81.7
Isle of Man – 79.0
Hong Kong (China) – 78.5
Armenia – 77.9
Singapore – 77.4
Japan – 77.1
Monaco – 76.7
Estonia – 76.3
Slovenia – 76.2
Saudi Arabia – 76.1
China – 76.0
Bahrain – 75.5
South Korea – 75.1
Croatia – 74.5
Iceland – 74.3
Denmark – 74.0

Where Safety Remains A Challenge

Numbeo’s 2025 report assessed 147 countries, and while some nations topped the safety charts, others struggled. The least safe countries this year include:

Venezuela (147th)
Papua New Guinea (146th)
Haiti (145th)
Afghanistan (144th)
South Africa (143rd)

Crime, political instability, and economic challenges continue to impact safety rankings in these regions.

Beyond Safety: The UAE’s Quality Of Life Ranking

While safety is a key metric, it’s not the only factor that determines a country’s appeal. Numbeo also evaluates quality of life, where the UAE secured the 20th spot globally. Notably, Oman ranked 4th, following Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Denmark, while Qatar took 9th place. Saudi Arabia also made the list, ranking 21st.

As the UAE continues to invest in cutting-edge security, infrastructure, and quality of life improvements, it’s clear that the country isn’t just a leader in safety—it’s shaping the future of urban living.

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Only 63.9% Of Young Cypriots Have Basic Digital Skills, Eurostat Finds

Cyprus continues to lag behind the European Union average in digital skills among young people, even as the bloc records steady progress in digital literacy. New Eurostat data released on Wednesday also show that Cyprus has the widest gender gap in the EU, with young women significantly outperforming young men.

Cyprus Falls Short Of The EU Benchmark

According to Eurostat, 63.9% of Cypriots aged 16 to 24 had at least basic digital skills in 2025, well below the EU average of 74.6%.

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Across the bloc, nearly three-quarters of young people have reached at least a basic level of digital competence, reflecting the growing importance of digital skills in education, employment and everyday life.

Nordic And Central European Leaders Set The Pace

Denmark recorded the highest share of digitally skilled young people, at 92.1%, followed by the Czech Republic with 91.7% and Malta with 91.5%.

At the other end of the ranking, Bulgaria and Romania were the only member states where fewer than 60% of young people had achieved at least basic digital skills, at 52.8% and 53.3%, respectively.

Women Outperform Men Across Most Of The Bloc

Eurostat’s figures also highlight a persistent gender gap across much of the EU. At the bloc level, 75.9% of women aged 16 to 24 possessed at least basic digital skills, compared with 73.3% of men. The same pattern was recorded in 22 member states, including Cyprus.

No country recorded a wider gender gap than Cyprus. Some 73.9% of young women had at least basic digital skills, compared with 55.1% of young men, a difference of 18.8 percentage points.

A Wide Gap With Policy Implications

The disparity is significant because digital skills have become increasingly important for access to education, employment opportunities and participation in a technology-driven economy.

For policymakers, the figures underline two challenges: raising overall digital proficiency while narrowing the gap between young women and young men. Slovenia recorded the second-largest gap in favour of women, at 11.6 percentage points, followed by Austria with 9.1 points.

By contrast, young men outperformed women in only five EU countries. The widest gaps in favour of men were recorded in Malta, where 93.6% of young men had at least basic digital skills compared with 89.1% of young women, and Romania, where the figures stood at 55.1% and 51.1%, respectively.