The UAE is the first in the Arab region in human development 2020
The United Arab Emirates topped the first place in the Arab world in the Human Development Report 2020 issued by the United Nations Development Program, ahead of the global ranking by four places over last year's ranking, to be ranked 31 globally out of 189 countries covered by the report.
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Competitiveness Council, Muhammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, said, “The UAE, within the national strategy to prepare for the fifty, is moving forward with an ambitious vision foreseeing the future, and consolidating the culture of excellence in being at the forefront of the world in competitiveness and at various levels, thanks to a vision and guidance Wise leadership, the UAE has proven, day after day, its leadership in the field of human development, by ranking first in the Arab world for many years in a row in the Human Development Report, and progressing to the 31st position globally out of 189 countries covered by the report.
His Excellency added: "This progress made by the state in the global competitiveness reports came thanks to the successful policies pursued by the government of the United Arab Emirates, as it was and is still based on developing human resources in the country and achieving the highest rates of development and growth in the fields of education, health and quality of life, and aimed at achieving the goals. To achieve sustainable development in all fields, in line with Vision 2021 and the UAE Centennial 2071. "
For her part, Acting Director of the Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics, Hanan Mansour Ahli, said, “The UAE has been in the first place in the Arab world for several years, and that it is progressing globally year after year, but it indicates the extent of the efforts made by our rational government in order to achieve the best levels of well-being for the state’s society. "The UAE, and the emphasis on supporting national skills and competencies to take their natural place in leading the march of renaissance and development to ensure a promising and sustainable future for future generations."
Ahly added, "The Human Development Report has been issued by the United Nations Program annually and since 1990, and it is a composite indicator that expresses the level of people's well-being through three dimensions (health, knowledge, and standard of living). The state has achieved this progress in the Human Development Index 2020 thanks to concerted action. The efforts of the executive team for the Human Development Index report, which consists of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Economy, in addition to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center and the efforts of the local statistical centers in the country.
UAE performance for 2020
According to the report, which came this year entitled “The Next Frontiers for Human and Human Development,” the state’s score reached 0.890, an advance of 0.024 points compared to last year. According to the four main indicators of the report, the state’s score in the average life expectancy index at birth reached 78.0 years, which is It falls under the third goal of the sustainable development goals adopted by the member states of the United Nations for the 2030 sustainable development plan, as for its balance in the expected school years index of 14.3 years, as well as the average years of schooling 12.1 years, and reflects the fourth goals, while the report estimated the per capita share of A gross national product of 67,462 ($), which reflects the eighth goal of the sustainable development goals.
Norway ranked first in the world, followed by Ireland, then Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Iceland ranked fifth, while the United Kingdom ranked 13, the United States ranked 17, and Japan ranked 19, equal with Israel, and Spain ranked 25 ahead of France, which ranked It is ranked 26th in the world.
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