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The UAE secured an overall index score of 66.6 in the Arab Region SDG Index and Dashboards Report 2023, surpassing the regional score of 59.8. The country is among seven Arab nations that have made significant progress, achieving two-thirds of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the report. The other six countries with an overall score of 65 or above (meaning they’ve achieved two-thirds of the SDGs): Tunisia (70.6), Morocco (70.3), Jordan (69.5), Algeria (69), Egypt (68.3) and Oman (66.7). These countries have less than 10 years remaining to accomplish the goals of the 2030 sustainable development agenda.
On the flip side of SDGs overall performance, three nations lag behind, each attaining less than half of the overall score: Comoros (47.2), Somalia (42.2), and Yemen (48.2). The index underscores significant variance, with a 28.4-point distinction between the top and bottom performers.
About the report: The report, which is a collaborative effort between the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), evaluates Arab countries’ progress on UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Hot or not SDGs: The UAE has achieved the SDGs related to No Poverty and Reduced Inequalities. Challenges persist in achieving the Sustainable Cities and Communities and Quality Education SDGs. Significant challenges remain in attaining the Good Health and Well-Being, Affordable Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and Partnerships for the Goals SDGs. Major challenges persist for the Zero Hunger, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Life Below Water, Life on Land, and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions SDGs.
Trends: The UAE is on track to sustain achievements in the Poverty and Reduced Inequalities SDGs. Progress is being made in Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, as well as Partnerships for the Goals. It is stagnant in achieving the Decent Work and Economic Growth, Life on Land, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions SDGs. However, there is a decline in meeting the Climate Action SDG. The country is moderately improving in its bid to meet the remaining SDGs.
