GCC
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
AxsuR Country Risk Portal
A members-only reference for security, risk and travel managers. 14 country profiles covering the Middle East and selected African markets, each with risk ratings on a published scale, the reasoning and sources behind them, and practical guidance for travel and operations.
Access is by invitation. AxsuR creates each member account personally.
What every country profile contains
Country risk assessment
An overall level and seven category ratings: security, political and civil unrest, terrorism, crime, medical and health, transport and road safety, and operational disruption.
Rationale, sources and dates
Every rating shows why it was given, what it is based on, when it was assessed and whether it has been reviewed. Where we have not assessed something, we say so.
Safety and travel advice
Preparation, entry, movement, accommodation, legal and cultural considerations and medical readiness, with links to official travel advisories.
What it means for operations
Implications for business travellers, offices, project sites, field visits, contractor movements and business continuity.
Culture, health and emergency contacts
A culture brief, what to avoid, vaccinations, AxsuR-assessed hospitals and emergency numbers.
Traveller briefing
A downloadable PDF for travellers with practical advice, culture, health, hospitals and emergency numbers. It contains no risk ratings, so it is safe to carry.
A rating scale you can check
We publish the scale and the method behind it. A rating is a starting point for a decision: read the category ratings and the rationale, and check the assessment date.
- LowLimited risk. Routine precautions are sufficient.
- ModerateSome risk. Awareness and basic planning are needed.
- ElevatedNotable risk. Specific preparation is required.
- HighSerious risk. Essential activity only, under a tailored plan.
- CriticalExtreme risk. Specialist support is essential.
Countries covered
Levant and Iraq
Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Syria
North Africa
Egypt, Libya
East Africa
Kenya
Profiles are for general reference. They are not exhaustive, are not updated continuously and do not replace a trip-specific or site-specific risk assessment.