The United Arab Emirates, or simply the Emirates, is a country on the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula. The population is approximately 9.4 million inhabitants and the national currency is the UAE dirham.

The insurance sector in the UAE is the largest and most developed in the region. The predictions are positive thanks to the favorable macro-economic factors and growing population. Underwriting activities are expected to grow especially in the healthcare segment, whereas the non-life sector will grow at a modest pace.