The UAE ranks first in the Middle East for treating women with respect, according to the Social Progress Index, the state news agency Wam reported.
“We have the deepest respect for women. We respect their sacrifices and their dedication as partners in the building of our nation,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.
The report, launched by the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council, ranked the UAE 37th out of 132 countries.
New Zealand took the top spot, followed by Switzerland and Iceland.
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