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PERCEPTION-X2

International Perception

Comprehensive research on UAE global image, reputation indices, and sentiment analysis

24 Queries
35 Sources

Soft Power Rank

#10Global

from last period

Safety Ranking

#1World (86/100)

from last period

Freedom House

18/100 - Not Free

from last period

US View of UAE

14%Asymmetric perception

stable

Perception Dimensions

Multi-dimensional view of UAE global perception

Sentiment Distribution

Positive vs Negative perception dimensions

10
Positive
7
Mixed
8
Negative

Perception Scorecard

Complete assessment of UAE international perception across all dimensions

Safety
94.8-86/100
VERY HIGH
Stable
Economic Strength
Top 10 globally
VERY HIGH
Rising
Business/Investment
#1 globally (Dubai)
VERY HIGH
Rising
Soft Power
#10 globally
HIGH
Rising
Happiness
#21 (highest Arab)
HIGH
Stable
Anti-Corruption
#21 CPI; #19 WJP
HIGH
Improving
Tourism
11.7% GDP; #1 city brand
HIGH
Rising
Technology/AI
$91B target; MGX $100B
HIGH
Rising
Military Capability
#54 GFP; "Little Sparta"
HIGH
Stable
Diplomatic Hub
Hosted peace talks
HIGH
Rising
Human Rights
FH 18/100 "Not Free"
VERY LOW
Mixed
Press Freedom
160th/180; 28/100 internet
VERY LOW
Stable
Democracy
Absolute monarchy; BTI Pol 4.0
VERY LOW
None
LGBTQ Rights
Death penalty; no protections
VERY LOW
Stable
Sportswashing
Documented via Man City, NBA
LOW
Rising
Censorship
883 sites blocked; VoIP banned
LOW
Stable
Labor Rights
Kafala; 88% migrants; no min wage
LOW
Stable
Environmental
COP28 greenwashing; oil expansion
LOW
Deteriorating
US Relations
82% UAE positive; 14% US positive
MIXED
Stable
China Relations
63% positive; $100B trade
MIXED
Stable
Russia Relations
$11.5B trade; BRICS; sanctions
MIXED
Rising
Arab World
Globally trusted; regionally strained
MIXED
Deteriorating
Europe
Strategic partner; far-right shadow
MIXED
Stable
Africa
$100B investment; RSF allegations
MIXED
Stable
Women's Rights
Reforms made; gaps remain
MIXED
Slow