This species is thought to be rare in the UAE, and it appears to be restricted to specific habitats, with an extent of occurrence of less than 1,000 km² and an area of occupancy that is assumed to be very much less than 500 km². The species is assessed as Near Threatened on the basis of its restricted EOO and AOO, however the number of locations is presumed to exceed ten, but is restricted as a result of its habitat requirements.

This species, although being described as 'not common' or 'occasional', is considered to be a weed in certain habitats. The species is known to have declined over time as a result of changing rainfall patterns. It is known to survive within both disturbed areas and at a wide range of altitudes. The species is Near Threatened because of a population decline (approaching 30%) over the last ten years.

This species is assessed as Near Threatened due to its restricted distribution. The AOO is estimated at close to 150 km² and there is still ongoing development of coastal areas within the UAE, however, the number of threat-based locations is estimated to be greater than 10. Although this species represents the dominant mangrove species and the area of mangrove habitat has actually increased in the UAE within the last 10-20 years, mangroves are still at risk from intensive coastal development. In addition, these trees have important economic and ecological value in terms of providing habitats to other species and tolerating extreme conditions. It is recommended that more of these habitats are designated as protected areas, along with ongoing planting strategies.

This seagrass species occurs along the Arabian Gulf coastline of the UAE, in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras al-Khaimah. The estimated AOO is under 2,000 km² and there are considered to be more than ten threat-based locations. Halophila stipulacea is currently undergoing a decline in the extent and quality of its habitat due to multiple threats including oil-related activities, pollution, dredging, coastal development and fishing culture. Therefore, this species is assessed as Near Threatened.

This seagrass species can be found along the coastlines of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The estimated AOO is around 3,000 km² and it is considered to occur at more than ten threat-based locations. Halophila ovalis is experiencing a continuing decline in the extent and quality of its habitat due to multiple threats, such as dredging of coastlines for artificial island creation, oil related activities, pollution and climate change. Therefore, this species is assessed as Near Threatened.

This species has a restricted extent of occurrence (EOO) within the UAE and is not considered to be common within this area. The estimated EOO for this plant is around 1,430 km², which falls within the threshold for threatened categories. The species probably occurs in more than ten threat-based locations, but the number of locations is likely to be restricted. Water abstraction and declining rainfall as a result of climate are resulting in population declines. As a result, it is cautiously assessed as Near Threatened due to the restricted distribution within the UAE and declining populations. No regional adjustment is made as the extent of any rescue effect is not known.

This species occurs within sand and coastal habitats in the UAE and has an estimated extent of occurrence of 2,646 km²; this falls within the threshold for Endangered under Criterion B. In addition, the species' habitat is declining due to ongoing coastal development, causing the once common species to become less common in its range. However, the number of locations for this species (based on the most plausible threat of habitat degradation) is currently unclear. Therefore, it is currently assessed as Near Threatened.

The Jenkins' Whipray occurs throughout UAE inshore waters. It is very poorly known in the Arabian Sea region due to confusion with Pateobatis fai (the Pink Whipray) and results from a recent taxonomic revision. It is presumably taken incidentally in net and longline fisheries, and fishing pressure is intense and increasing in the Arabian Sea region, particularly in India and Pakistan. Whiprays are generally discarded as bycatch in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman. Though data specifically from the UAE are not available, and it is not known how individuals occupying the UAE are connected with the broader population of the Arabian Seas region, there is no information available to suggest that its population status differs in the UAE as compared to other parts of its range in the region. Given the threats faced by this species in other parts of the Arabian Seas region, and ongoing threats from discarding and habitat loss in the UAE, it is inferred that declines reported in the Arabian Seas are representative of the status in the UAE. Based on recorded levels of exploitation and decline in habitat quality, it is suspected to have declined by 20-30% over the past three generation lengths, or about 60 years. It is listed as Near Threatened, nearly meeting the thresholds for Vulnerable A2cd.

The Pink Whipray occurs throughout UAE inshore waters, and is is apparently uncommon in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman area. This species is incidentally captured in inshore fisheries and mostly discarded in UAE waters. This species is not targeted or valued in markets of the UAE, trawling has been banned there since 1980, and recently conducted surveys have detected it in the area. In India, it is under extremely intense and increasing demersal fishing pressure. Though data specifically from the UAE are not available, and it is not known how individuals occupying the UAE are connected with the broader population of the Arabian Seas region, but there is no information available to suggest that its population status differs in the UAE, compared to other parts of its range in the region. Given the threats faced by this species in other parts of the Arabian Seas region, and ongoing threats from discarding and habitat loss in the UAE, it is inferred that declines reported in the Arabian Seas are representative of the status in the UAE. Based on recorded levels of exploitation and decline in habitat quality, it is suspected to have declined by 20-30% over the past three generation lengths, or about 60 years. It is listed as Near Threatened, nearly meeting the thresholds for Vulnerable A2cd.

The Bengal Guitarfish occurs throughout UAE coastal waters. Due to confusion with the Spotted Guitarfish (Rhinobatos punctifer), population data can be uncertain. There has been a total ban on fishing for this species in UAE waters since 2019, but is still taken as bycatch in coastal net fisheries. Declines of several species of inshore guitarfish have been documented (e.g., India). Habitat degradation from coastal development is a concern for this species as well. It is especially susceptible to exploitation (target and bycatch) in many largely unregulated gill net and trawl fisheries that operate within its range outside and surrounding UAE waters. Some management measures are now in place in the Arabian Sea region, although domestic fisheries are likely to continue. Though data specifically from the UAE are not available, individuals in the UAE are a component of a larger, interconnected and migratory population that occurs broadly in the north-western Indian Ocean. It is inferred that declines reported in the Arabian Sea region are representative of its status in the UAE. Based on recorded levels of exploitation and decline in habitat quality, it is suspected to have declined by 20-30% over the past three generation lengths, or about 15 years. It is listed as Near Threatened, nearly meeting the thresholds for Vulnerable A2cd.