Latest News

Back to Latest News back

 

Abu Dhabi named safest city in the world

Abu Dhabi named safest city in the world
August 16, 2017

Abu Dhabi has been named the safest city in the world in the 2017 safety index ranking by online database Numbeo.

The United Arab Emirates municipality came in with the lowest crime index of just 13.54 in the past six months and the highest safety index of 86.46. It was closely followed by Doha, Qatar; Basel, Switzerland; Munich, Germany; and Osaka, Japan.

Respondents to the index stated that Abu Dhabi has very low crime levels and scored the capital at 94% for a general feeling of safety in the city.

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority Director General Saif Saeed Ghobash said Abu Dhabi has a solid reputation for safety with a virtually crime-free society, stating “it is a priority when choosing a city to visit or live in and provides peace of mind knowing that you can feel safe anywhere you go in Abu Dhabi.

“The result of this index supports Abu Dhabi’s position as the leading city in the world to live, work and do business in, and highlights an aspect of life in Abu Dhabi that is a matter of great pride to all residents.”

The highest scoring Australian city was Canberra, coming in at number 28 with a crime index of 22.23 and a safety index of 77.77.

25th May 2017 - DUBAI’S DU EXTENDS NAMING RIGHTS DEAL ON ABU DHABI VENUE

24th May 2017 - VENUES ASSESS SECURITY IN WAKE OF MANCHESTER ARENA TERRORIST ATTROCITY

12th May 2017 - LOUVRE ABU DHABI TO FINALLY OPEN IN NOVEMBER 

1st February 2017 - FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI EXPANSION TO DRIVE MORE VISITS

30th January 2017 - SEA WORLD TO OPEN ON ABU DHABI’S YAS ISLAND

16th January 2017 - PERCEPTION OF SAFETY AND SECURITY BOOST AUSTRALIA’S INTERNATIONAL TOURISM GROWTH

25th November 2016 - ABU DHABI READY TO BENEFIT FROM FORMULA ONE SEASON FINALE 

12th November 2016 - ABU DHABI LAUNCHES NEW TOURISM CAMPAIGN

21st October 2016 - WORLD’S TALLEST INDOOR CLIMBING WALL TO BE BUILT ON ABU DHABI’S YAS ISLAND

28th September 2016 - ABU DHABI’S YAS ISLAND AIMS TO RAISE TOURISM PROFILE AND DOUBLE VISITS

3rd June 2016 - DUBAI TO BUILD NEW 10,000 CAPACITY CONFERENCE CENTRE 

10th December 2015 - UAE ATTRACTIONS AND VENUES ALERT TO SECURITY THREATS


Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.

 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

Enta Australasia

As of the 1st July 2018, Enta Australasia Pty Ltd/Best Union has been rebranded as VIVATICKET Pty Ltd.  Click here to view the VIVATICKET Pty Ltd listing.  19th July 2018 - ENTA…

read more

Technology / Ticketing / Venues

 
 

PlayRope

Playrope Aqua-Fun, are the Australian & New Zealand exclusive distributors for Vortex Aquatic Structures International, the world leader in aquatic playgrounds and urban water landscapes.…

read more

Aquatics / Attractions / Parks / Play / Recreation

 
 

CENTAMAN

Centaman has been a market leader in Enterprise Software Solutions for the leisure and recreation industry and both profit and not-for-profit attractions since 1991. It offers a wide range of software…

read more

Access / Billing / Fitness / Technology / Ticketing

 
 

GREENEDESK

Track. Engage. Retain GreeneDesk is a suite of cloud based software solutions helping health clubs, leisure centres and swim schools to effectively track progression, improve customer engagement and…

read more

Aquatics / Billing / Education / Fitness / Technology

 
 

TJS Services

TJS Services is a leading national facility services provider. We deliver quality cleaning, maintenance, construction and facility management services to over 1,500 sites Australia wide.  Our…

read more

Hospitality / Retail / Venues

 
 

HIB Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd

HIB Insurance Brokers - Experts in Leisure and Amusement Insurance With over 20 years specialising in the Amusement and Leisure industries, we have the experience to understand your operations and…

read more

Attractions / Entertainment / Insurance / Recreation / Safety

 
 

Again Faster

ABOUT Again Faster is a Brisbane based, Australian owned supplier of strength and conditioning and functional fitness equipment. With nearly 10 years experience in the Australian market, we are…

read more

Fitness / Recreation

 
 

GEOFF NINNES FONG AND PARTNERS

Geoff Ninnes Fong & Partners (GNFP) is a structural, aquatic and civil engineering consultancy with broad experience in the design of new municipal and institutional swimming pools, hydrotherapy…

read more

Aquatics / Consultants / Design / Venues

 
 
 
 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business