Data at the Pyrenees level indicate an 85% reduction in populations in the last 20 years

Fewer than ten individuals are known from a single location in the UAE. Therefore, Cordia quercifolia is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR D). There is no reason to doubt the native origin of the species in the UAE, despite the species being known from abandoned agricultural areas, as the species is not known to be associated with agricultural areas elsewhere.

This species is restricted to a single location within the UAE. It is rare, with no more than 25 mature individuals seen, and is now thought to be threatened by human disturbance as a result of improved access to the area for leisure activities, such as hiking. Based on this, the species habitat is inferred to decline in quality. This decline, combined with an estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) of 4 km², this species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii), D). The species is also considered threatened elsewhere in the Gulf region, and no regional rescue effect is applied.

This species has a very restricted distribution within the UAE, having only been recorded from Jebel Qitab and Wadi Hayl. Its estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) is 24 km² and area of occupancy (AOO) is 8 km². According to the most important threat to this species (drought and extreme weather), it is considered to occur at one threat-based location. In addition, this species is experiencing an ongoing decline in the extent and quality of available habitat due to ongoing droughts and grazing by animals. Therefore, this species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)). There is not considered to be any rescue effect from subpopulations in Oman, meaning that no regional adjustment is required for the assessment and it remains as Critically Endangered.

The only records of this species within the UAE are from to adjacent wadis in northern Ras al Khaimah, where a few scattered individuals are reported (Feulner and Roobas 2013). The total number of mature individuals is inferred to be less than 50. The species also occurs in the Ru'us al-Jibal at lower altitudes (Feulner 2011), however confirmation of presence within the UAE is required as its possible that these occurrences are the result of cultivation, due to most or all occurring in anthropogenic habitats. Based on the occurrence in the Wadi Ghalilah area, the extent of occurrence (EOO) and areas of occupancy AOO) are likely to be highly restricted, however these metrics have not been estimated as detailed locality records are not available. Based on the number of mature individuals being inferred to be less than 50, the species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR D) and it is likely that the species may also qualify for a threatened category under criterion B based on the probably restricted EOO and AOO. Further research and survey work is needed for this species to confirmation its distribution, origin, and population status. No rescue effect from populations in Oman is considered likely because the nearest known populations are in Oman close to Al Ain.

This species was first recorded for the UAE in 1996; this single know location at Jebel Qitab, from c. 650 m to c. 1,000 m asl, still remains. The species has an extent of occurrence (EOO) and an area of occupancy (AOO) of less than 20 km² and occurs in one location, based on drought and the potential threats of grazing. G.R. Feulner (in litt, MEW 2010) reported a maximum of 30 plants, perhaps fewer than 20, and there was little or no regeneration seen. The species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR D) based on the number of mature individuals being less than 50. Whilst the species occurs at other sites within the Hajar Mountains in Oman, it is thought that there is little opportunity for a rescue effect, and the assessment remains CR.

This species was recorded in 1988 from a single location on Jebel Hafeet, where it was found near the lower radio tower. The species has not apparently been recorded by subsequent surveys on the mountain. The species is considered to occur in a single location, based on the primary threat of grazing, and with a restricted area of occupancy and extent of occurrence estimated at just 4 km², with a continuing decline in the quality of habitat as a result of grazing pressure. The species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)), Regionally Possibly Extinct due to the extent of habitat conversion that has occurred in the area where the species was recorded. The species was reported (Jongbloed 1988) from adjacent parts of Oman, on Jebel Qatar, however the status of those populations is not known, and no regional rescue adjustment is applied.

This species is known to occur in Umm Al Quwain within the northeast of the UAE. This coastal area is experiencing ongoing development which poses a threat to the species. As a result, the extent and quality of this species' habitat is declining. In addition, its restricted distribution (EOO: 43 km²) means that this species occurs in a single threat-based location. Therefore, Cutandia dichotoma is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR B1ab(iii)). No regional adjustment is made as the extent of any rescue effect is not known.