Introduction The question of abortion has recently drawn considerable global debate from many sectors and stakeholders within the society. The most prevalent within such debates is whether abortion is legally acceptable, religiously correct, or scientifically necessary for public health concerns. It is also notable that amidst such debates, various countries or states remain unique or distinct on the policies guiding abortion practices (Gal, 2000). Thus it is critical to note that whereas the practice might be acceptable and legal in certain states or contexts, it remains a legal crime and totally inacceptable in other states or contexts. Abortion has been immensely blamed for neonatal as well as maternal deaths globally. This occurs despite the health benefits that have been attributed to it in cases of trying to save the mother’s life (Haney, 2009). Notably, it is critical to consider the various merits as well as the demerits of abortion in the wider global perspectives. This paper thus presents an argument as to why abortion ought to be banned or not. It does this by drawing instances from a global perspective. Moreover, it highlights notable examples of the agonies that the mothers undergo during abortion and the reasons for the practice. In this respect, there is a presentation of a global perspective or situation regarding abortion, with specific instances drawn from UAE. Supporting Reasons Safeguarding life/health of the mother and the baby The most basic reason or merit that potentiates or supports abortion is that several times, the practice assists to protect and safeguard the woman’s health. According to most health professionals and other academicians, it is evident that abortion may be used in potentially life threatening situations (Hill, 2007). For instance, this practice remains applicable and appropriate in situations where the pregnancy poses a potential health risk to the bearer or mother. The logic behind this argument is to better protect the health of the child bearer than risk both the life of the unborn child as well as that of the mother. Healthcare providers therefore advise for abortion in such instances (Singh, 2002). This concept is largely acceptable and permissible even within most governments and legal systems. In an analytical perspective, it is clear that such moves to safeguard the mother’s health are not intentional or ill-motivated. In the UAE alone, there is massive evidence that there are women suffering or languishing from diverse hazardous medical conditions. Such complications include heart and kidney complications as well hypertension, sickle-cell anemia and severe diabetes. To a greater global extent, even HIV/AIDS has led to potential health impacts on the pregnant women that might lead to the conduct of a medically- guided abortion (Walker, 2009). Because these health complications may be life-threatening, an abortion always helps to prohibit severe medical complications from child birth. However, in conducting such medical procedures of abortion, proper medical advice is appropriate in order to prohibit potential miscarriages in the coming days. It is critical to note that medically performed abortion prohibits surgical procedures (Haney, 2009). Because certain females who have had the surgic