17-02-2025
UAE residents are more optimistic, trust in government among the highest: Report
The UAE residents are much more optimistic about the well-being of the next generation as 6 out of 10—60 per cent—believe that the new generation will be better off than they are today, according to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer released on Monday.
People globally are less optimistic than in the UAE as only 36 per cent think that the next generation will be better off. The 25th edition of the report surveyed over 33,000 respondents in 28 countries.
The UAE has proven to be a beacon of stability yet again, with high confidence in government and business. The Edelman study noted that trust in the UAE government is among the highest, measured at 82 per cent, compared to the global average of 52 per cent.
When it comes to trust in businesses, 76 per cent of respondents said they trust what UAE businesses do is right, compared to 62 per cent globally.
Similarly, 85 per cent of teachers and 79 per cent of fellow citizens enjoy substantial trust, indicating that trust is influenced by individual circles and built locally.
'The data tells a compelling success story: trust has remained consistently high in the UAE for over a decade. This starkly contrasts much of the rest of the world, which continues to grapple with a global trust crisis. That erosion of trust has led to widespread pessimism,' said Omar Qirem, CEO of Edelman Middle East.
'The latest annual Edelman Trust Barometer report for the UAE again reaffirms the Emirate's position as a prime example in building and maintaining public trust and optimism… The UAE has demonstrated that when institutions act with integrity and competence, trust flourishes. Where trust thrives, optimism overcomes uncertainty, paving the way for a brighter future - one that everyone can believe in,' said Qirem.
