UAE: 91% of residents trust science, says new survey

UAE: 91% of residents trust science, says new survey

92% believe people should adopt a scientific approach to improving sustainability

Published: Sun 19 Jun 2022, 12:39 PM

Ninety-one per cent of UAE residents trust science and appreciate the relevance of technology to their everyday lives more so than the rest of the world, according to a new survey by 3M.

The fifth edition of 3M’s 2022 State of Science Index (SOSI), further revealed global attitudes toward science and technology, in the UAE, with 88 per cent trust scientists and 37 per cent of people completely agree that they defend science when it is questioned (vs 23 per cent global average).

According to the survey, 76 per cent of UAE residents agreed on the importance of science in their everyday life (vs. 52 per cent global average)

The 3M research also found that today, science is more relevant to people in the UAE than a year ago, as three-quarters (76 per cent) agree that it is essential to them in their everyday life versus 68 per cent in 2021.

In addition, 92 per cent of people surveyed in the UAE want to hear more from scientists about their work – a clear opportunity for more scientists to communicate directly on news and social media platforms.

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