“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)
| 2005 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | 12 | ||||
| Kuwait | 280 | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | 862 | 73 | 94 | 69 | 82 |