Bahrain Ranks Highly in Global Safety Survey

TDT | Manama

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A new Gallup poll has placed Bahrain among the world's safest countries, highlighting the Kingdom's strong public safety record. The survey, released on September 24th, revealed that 87% of respondents living in Bahrain felt safe walking alone at night.

The Gallup Global Safety Report also highlighted the exceptionally high safety ratings of other GCC nations.

Kuwait, for instance, achieved the highest ranking globally, with a remarkable 99% of respondents reporting feeling safe walking alone at night.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE followed closely behind, recording 92% and 90% respectively.

Bahrain's 87% score, which is higher than many advanced countries such as Switzerland, reflects a significant level of public confidence in the Kingdom's security and a generally safe environment.

This strong showing amongst the safest nations is a testament to the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies and the overall commitment to maintaining a peaceful and secure society.

The report attributed the high security levels in the GCC to economic prosperity and strong law enforcement.

Kuwait's impressive performance extended to the Law and Order index, where it scored 98 out of 100 in 2023, maintaining its top ranking since 2019.

Globally, the Gallup report indicated that 70% of adults felt safe walking alone at night in 2023, rising to 74% in the Middle East and North Africa region.

This positive global trend is further underscored by other recent findings, such as Saudi Arabia's ranking as the safest G20 country for solo female travelers (InsureMyTrip, 2024).

However, Gallup's annual update also emphasizes that while global safety perceptions have improved over the past decade, many nations still have considerable progress to make in achieving the peaceful and secure societies essential for sustainable development.