Brief
UAE Scores 4.25 on Zurich Personal Resilience Index, Above Global Average
The Zurich Insurance study ranks the UAE above the world average on resilience, highlighting strong physical and social scores and a savings gap.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Zurich Insurance Group and Zurich International Life released a Personal Resilience Index on October 7, showing the United Arab Emirates scoring 4.25 against a global average of 4.11.
What happened
The index, built on responses from more than 11,000 people in 16 markets, surveyed 973 residents in the UAE. It evaluates resilience across psychological, physical, social, financial and digital drivers.
What the reports add
According to Gulf News, the UAE outperformed the global average on all five drivers, with physical and social resilience identified as its strongest areas. Confidence, belonging and leadership were cited as key foundations.
What was said
Matthew Whitehouse, Head of Corporate Life and Pensions at Zurich International Life, told Gulf News that employers have a responsibility and incentive to protect resilience, noting that financial preparedness is the UAE’s weakest point.
How it came about
The study was developed with Oxford Research and Development Partners and aligns with the UAE’s National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031, which emphasizes quality of life and community resilience.
Key facts
- UAE scored 4.25 on the Personal Resilience Index, above the 4.11 global average. (gulfnews.com)
- Physical and social resilience were the UAE's strongest drivers. (gulfnews.com)
- About 16% of UAE residents reported having no savings buffer. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “UAE Outshines Global Average in Personal Resilience Index: Zurich Study”
