United Arab Emirates
Country in Asia
In brief
Women in parliament: 50% (2025). World rank 6 of 190; in Asia, 1 of 46. Control of corruption, score 0–100: 71.3 (2025). World rank 34 of 207 (1 = best); in Asia, 5 of 49. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 75.7 (2025). World rank 23 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 5 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 22.5% → 50%, rule of law 63.8 → 67.6 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 66.6 → 71.3 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Oman and Saudi Arabia): voice and accountability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption.
State
- Form of government
- Federation of monarchies
- Head of state
- Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Head of government
- Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Independence
- December 2, 1971
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 50% 2025