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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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ILO Warns Oil Price Surge Could Trigger Global Job Losses

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued a stark warning: the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East is increasingly infiltrating global labor markets, posing significant risks to jobs, incomes, and working conditions. In its latest Employment and Social Trends May 2026 Update, the ILO emphasizes that the crisis is evolving from a regional security issue into a broad economic shock affecting fuel prices, supply chains, aviation, tourism, remittances, and the overall cost of doing business.

Economic Strain Extends Beyond Energy Markets

According to the report, the scale of the economic impact will depend largely on the duration and intensity of the conflict. One scenario outlined by the ILO projects oil prices rising approximately 50% above early 2026 averages. Under those conditions, global working hours could decline by 0.5% in 2026 and by 1.1% in 2027. The projected reduction would equal the loss of approximately 14 million full-time equivalent jobs in 2026 and 38 million in 2027. Real labor incomes could also decline by 1.1% in 2026 and by 3% in 2027, potentially resulting in losses totaling around $1.1 trillion and $3 trillion respectively.

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Understated Unemployment And Cascading Effects

Despite the scale of the projected disruption, unemployment levels are expected to rise more gradually. The ILO projected a 0.1 percentage point increase in global unemployment during 2026, followed by a 0.5 percentage point increase in 2027. Sangheon Lee said the broader effects are expected to emerge through reduced working hours, weaker earnings, slower hiring activity and growing pressure on temporary and informal workers. Lee described the Middle East crisis as a potentially long-term structural shock for global labor markets.

Regional Vulnerabilities And Supply Chain Risks

The report highlighted elevated risks for regions including the Arab States and Asia-Pacific due to their dependence on Gulf energy flows, trade routes and labor migration networks. Working hours across Arab States could decline by as much as 10.2% under a severe escalation scenario, according to the ILO. The organization noted that such a contraction would exceed labor market declines recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Complexities Of Transmitted Shocks And Policy Responses

The ILO said higher oil prices could trigger broader economic disruption affecting sectors including aviation, manufacturing, hospitality and construction. Migration channels and remittance flows linked to Gulf Cooperation Council countries could also weaken, increasing pressure on labor-exporting economies. Several governments have already introduced stabilization measures, including energy subsidies, direct cash support and assistance programs for businesses and migrant workers.

Strategies For Resilience In An Uncertain Future

Several governments have already introduced measures including energy subsidies, direct cash support and assistance for businesses and migrant workers. According to the ILO, however, these responses remain uneven and constrained by fiscal pressures.

Policy responses should focus on protecting jobs and incomes, particularly for vulnerable groups including informal workers, migrants, refugees and small businesses, the organization said. Growing geopolitical instability is also increasingly capable of triggering broader economic and labor market disruption far beyond the regions directly involved in conflict, according to the ILO.