The UAE has been named the world's safest country in Numbeo's 2025 Mid-Year Safety Index, surpassing 147 other nations to win the top spot.
The country’s score went up from 84.5 to 85.2 in the global safety index.
Andorra came in second, with an index score of 84.8.
The total index score is determined by survey responses on the database’s website, and based on factors including perception of crime rates, perceived safety during day and night, violent crimes, concerns over specific crimes like mugging, car theft, physical attack, and property-related crime like burglary and vandalism.
Qatar was placed in third with a score of 84.6, while Taiwan and Macao scored 83.0 and 81.8 respectively.
Oman, Isle of Man, Hong Kong, Armenia and Singapore made it to the top 10.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš during a working visit to Prague.
The UAE and Serbia have discussed expanding cooperation in food security, agriculture and sustainable development during an official visit to Belgrade by UAE Climate Change and Environment Minister Dr Amna Al Dahak.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has launched the Uzbek Reading Challenge, an extension of the Arab Reading Challenge that was introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
The General Department of Airport Security at Dubai Police has successfully returned a handbag containing silver bars valued at approximately AED 2 million to a passenger, following intensive efforts by the authority at DXB's Terminal 1.
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