US-based Gallup has revealed its list of the safest countries around the world, with Egypt ranking eighth globally and second in the Middle East after the United Arab Emirates in the Gallup index for 2019.
According to the "Egypt Today" website, the Gallup report, received by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, showed Egypt's progress in this year's list compared with previous reports, including that of 2018, when Egypt was ranked 16th.
Gallup based its analysis on face-to-face interviews with 152,000 citizens over the age of 15 in 142 countries around the world. Singapore took first place on the list with 97 points, while the UAE scored 93 points to come third internationally and first in the Arab world, and Egypt scored 92 points to come in eighth place.
The "Lonely Planet" website reported that Egypt now has a low rate of crime and violence compared with many Western countries, adding that tourists now generally feel safe whether walking at night or during the day, and can leave their bags or personal belongings with guards at tourist sites or the hotel without having to worry about whether they will be stolen or damaged.
It is worth noting that last January, the "Bloomberg" website published a list of the best tourist destinations recommended for tourists in 2019, with Egypt ranking second after Cuba, while the website highlighted Nile River cruises in Luxor, Aswan and Cairo, naming the Oberoi Philae line.
