From euronews · Chaima Chihi · · 1m
Gulf States Lead Disaster Resilience
Gulf states rank highest in disaster resilience while Lebanon and Iraq lag far behind globally.
In brief
Gulf states rank highest in disaster resilience while Lebanon and Iraq lag far behind globally. Gulf states like UAE and Kuwait show high disaster preparedness, while Lebanon and Iraq have low confidence in government response to disasters. Originally reported by euronews.
Gulf States Lead Disaster Resilience
Gulf states rank highest in disaster resilience with UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman scoring 70-74 points.
Lebanon and Iraq Lag Behind
Lebanon scored 48 points on the index while Iraq scored 49, far below global average of 57.
UAE Confidence in Government
87% of UAE residents say government is well prepared for disasters, second highest globally.
Lebanon's Disaster Concerns
71% of Lebanese worry drinking water causes serious health harm, ranking fifth globally.
Iraqi Government Concerns
59% of Iraqis say their government does not care about them at all, higher than global average.
Global Disaster Impact
1.1 billion adults experienced disasters in five years, with 220 million receiving no advance warning.
The headline
Gulf states like UAE and Kuwait show high disaster preparedness, while Lebanon and Iraq have low confidence in government response to disasters.
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