Invasive species in the United Arab Emirates

Invasive species are a significant threat to native species of the United Arab Emirates, bringing about environmental and agricultural damage. Although the country is considered to be extremely arid and hard for foreign species to settle in, as of 2019, 242 invasive species had been found within the country. Invasive species typically danger endemic species through predation and competition. Of the major taxonomic groups, birds have the most invasive species, with 49%.