Top chess players in the United Arab Emirates
The highest-rated active players from the United Arab Emirates on FIDE's October 2026 classical list.
| # | Player | Rating | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMA.R. Saleh Salem UAE | 0 | |
| 2 | IMOmran Al Hosani UAE | +32 | |
| 3 | IMNoaman Omar UAE | 0 | |
| 4 | IMIshaq Saeed UAE | 0 | |
| 5 | FMAl Taher Abdulrahman Mohammad UAE | −9 | |
| 6 | FMA. Moussa Othman UAE | 0 | |
| 7 | FMSedrani Ammar UAE | ||
| 8 | WGMAlserkal Rouda Essa UAE | +77 | |
| 9 | WIMWafia Darwish Al Maamari UAE | −22 |
Ratings from FIDE's official October 2026 list. The +/− column is the change from the previous month. Inactive players are not ranked.