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This assessment received government comments and feedback on the finalised data. These comments have been incorporated into the assessment at the GDI research team’s discretion. Usually the comments received highlight where a bill is in formulation, or has recently passed into law, and this has been missed by the country assessor. Only comments which are grounded in evidence are incorporated into the assessment.
United Arab Emirates
Band
E
Corruption risk
Very High
Downloads
UAE faces critical corruption risk across its defence institutions, with almost no transparency or oversight in operations, finances and procurement. However, it does score well on sanctions for corrupt behaviour, and has impressive controls over private sector linkages to military and defence.
Risk categories
Political
Band
F
10/100
Risk
Critical
Financial
Band
E
27/100
Risk
Very High
Personnel
Band
D
38/100
Risk
High
Operational
Band
F
15/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
F
6/100
Risk
Critical
Defence Companies Index
From the Defence Companies Index: Companies in United Arab Emirates
DCI data is scored on Commitment to Anti-Corruption Policies and Transparency.