Statement:
In Portugal, the prosperity Index is higher, which means people have more opportunities to thrive by fulfilling their unique potential and playing their part in strengthening their communities and nations than in United Arab Emirates

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating Portugal holds position #23 ²⁰⁰⁷ out of 166 and United Arab Emirates is #33 out of 166 ²⁰²⁰.
Position of Portugal is better than position of United Arab Emirates.

Referencies:

1. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰²¹ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Portugal	'Prosperity Index' value is	74.2
   United Arab Emirates	'Prosperity Index' value is	67.3

2. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰²⁰ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Portugal	'Prosperity Index' value is	74.2
   United Arab Emirates	'Prosperity Index' value is	67.8

3. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰¹² by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Portugal	'Prosperity Index' value is	71.5
   United Arab Emirates	'Prosperity Index' value is	64.6

4. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰⁰⁷ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Portugal	'Prosperity Index' value is	72.1
   United Arab Emirates	'Prosperity Index' value is	63.8