Gulf States Jump Two Risk Levels in Safeture-Riskline 2027 Map
LUND – November 05, 2026 -- Fifteen countries moved to a higher travel risk level over the past 12 months and six improved, according to the Risk Map 2027 released by Safeture and travel risk intelligence provider Riskline. Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates each rose two levels, from Moderate to High.
Middle East records the sharpest deterioration
Saudi Arabia and Jordan moved from Medium to High, and Oman from Moderate to Medium. Iran climbed from High to Extreme, the top level on Riskline's five-step scale (Low, Moderate, Medium, High, Extreme). The Gulf states are major hubs for business travel, aviation and regional operations, so the reclassifications affect corporate travel policies directly.