UAE Maintains High Trust Levels Amid Global Decline, Says Edelman Trust Index 2025
The UAE once again ranks among the most trusted nations, achieving high levels of trust in government and corporate sectors contrary to a significant global trust decline.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has retained its position as one of the most trusted countries in the world, according to the Edelman Trust Index 2025. This year's report highlights a stark contrast to the global trend, which has seen a significant decline in trust levels in many countries.
In its 25th iteration, the Edelman Trust Index surveyed 33,000 participants across 28 countries.
The findings show that the UAE continues to act as a beacon of stability with notably high trust levels in both its government and corporate sectors.
Since its first inclusion in the Edelman Trust Report in 2010, the UAE has consistently ranked among the top trusted nations, attributed to its effective governance and high ethical standards.
The latest survey indicated that trust in the UAE government hit an all-time high of 82%, significantly surpassing the global average of 52%.
The report identifies the UAE government as the most trusted institution in the country.
Trust in businesses in the UAE also showed robustness, with 76% of respondents expressing confidence in companies' ability to do the right thing, placing the UAE's corporate trust level at 62% worldwide.
The findings reveal that 60% of respondents in the UAE believe that the next generation will fare better than the current one, compared to a global average of 36%.
Furthermore, despite concerns regarding globalization and potential economic recession, participants from the UAE demonstrated trust in global organizations, with 67% expressing confidence in the United Nations and 66% in the European Union.
The survey indicated that various sectors in the UAE enjoyed substantial trust levels, with the aviation, education, and technology sectors receiving a Trust Index score of 86% each.
The travel and hospitality sectors followed closely at 84%, with automotive, energy, and food sectors averaging 83%.
The entertainment and healthcare sectors scored 82%, while manufacturing and telecommunications had scores of 81% and 80%, respectively.
Omar Al-Qurm, CEO of Edelman Middle East, highlighted that the high trust levels in the UAE stem from multiple factors, including efficiency and integrity.
He noted the government’s strategic vision and its commitment to fulfilling promises as exemplary.
Al-Qurm also emphasized the importance of transparency, as the UAE provides reliable information sources, unlike many other nations.
For 25 years, Edelman has continuously assessed trust levels, first including the UAE in 2010. The long-standing results illustrate a successful trajectory for the country, maintaining high trust levels for over a decade while many others struggle with a trust crisis that has diminished global optimism.
The Edelman Trust Index 2025 is the annual survey assessing trust and credibility, conducted by the Edelman Trust Institute.
The research involved online interviews of 30 minutes from October 25 to November 16, 2024, including participants from 28 countries.
In its 25th iteration, the Edelman Trust Index surveyed 33,000 participants across 28 countries.
The findings show that the UAE continues to act as a beacon of stability with notably high trust levels in both its government and corporate sectors.
Since its first inclusion in the Edelman Trust Report in 2010, the UAE has consistently ranked among the top trusted nations, attributed to its effective governance and high ethical standards.
The latest survey indicated that trust in the UAE government hit an all-time high of 82%, significantly surpassing the global average of 52%.
The report identifies the UAE government as the most trusted institution in the country.
Trust in businesses in the UAE also showed robustness, with 76% of respondents expressing confidence in companies' ability to do the right thing, placing the UAE's corporate trust level at 62% worldwide.
The findings reveal that 60% of respondents in the UAE believe that the next generation will fare better than the current one, compared to a global average of 36%.
Furthermore, despite concerns regarding globalization and potential economic recession, participants from the UAE demonstrated trust in global organizations, with 67% expressing confidence in the United Nations and 66% in the European Union.
The survey indicated that various sectors in the UAE enjoyed substantial trust levels, with the aviation, education, and technology sectors receiving a Trust Index score of 86% each.
The travel and hospitality sectors followed closely at 84%, with automotive, energy, and food sectors averaging 83%.
The entertainment and healthcare sectors scored 82%, while manufacturing and telecommunications had scores of 81% and 80%, respectively.
Omar Al-Qurm, CEO of Edelman Middle East, highlighted that the high trust levels in the UAE stem from multiple factors, including efficiency and integrity.
He noted the government’s strategic vision and its commitment to fulfilling promises as exemplary.
Al-Qurm also emphasized the importance of transparency, as the UAE provides reliable information sources, unlike many other nations.
For 25 years, Edelman has continuously assessed trust levels, first including the UAE in 2010. The long-standing results illustrate a successful trajectory for the country, maintaining high trust levels for over a decade while many others struggle with a trust crisis that has diminished global optimism.
The Edelman Trust Index 2025 is the annual survey assessing trust and credibility, conducted by the Edelman Trust Institute.
The research involved online interviews of 30 minutes from October 25 to November 16, 2024, including participants from 28 countries.
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