From 86th to 4th globally
The UAE has maintained No.1 position in 'population covered by mobile-cellular networks', 'internet and telephony level of competition', and 'active mobile-broadband subscriptions', on the ranking published by UNDP and Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation
UAE tops Mideast
The UAE secured 20 greenfield FDI projects in manufacturing in 2018, outperforming its neighbors. Of these, Dubai received the most investment announcements, with 14, according to fDi Intelligence
UAE tops MENA
The UAE received the majority of Middle Eastern greenfield free zone investment, with the country's 416 FDI projects accounting for 91% of all Middle East projects, according to fDi Intelligence
Dubai in Top 10
In the Middle East and Africa, only Dubai makes it into the top 10, having attracted 21 greenfield FDI projects from tech start-ups, at a rate of 0.615 projects per 100,000 inhabitants, according to FDI Intelligence
Dubai up 2 ranks
Dubai moves up two places to be ranked higher than Stockholm and Shanghai - even as it tops the Middle East - on the index scored by 2thinknow
UAE tops 5 of 7
The UAE ranks first in five of the seven Islamic economy sectors covered by the Dinar Standard report
16th among 190
The UAE tops the MENA region on the World Bank index while remaining in the top 20 globally
Dubai tops MENA
Dubai outperforms MENA cities on peopleperhour.com's list of the world's best cities in which to start a business, based on the quality of Life, Healthcare, Business Infrastructure, Talent Pool and other factors
UAE up 5 ranks
The UAE moved up 5 places to No.6 on the Global Finance ranking of the top 20 countries -- the World Superstars of FDI
UAE remains MENA No.1
The UAE moved up 4 places globally - surpassing US, China and Russia - to emerge as the most reputable country in the MENA region according to the Reputation Institute's ranking
DMCC is No.1
Dubai Multi Commodities Center tops the global ranking for the fifth year in a row; Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone improves position from No.9 to No.6 on the fDi Intelligence ranking
UAE is No.1
UAE retains its No.1 position globally in 'Macro-Economic Stability' on the World Economic Forum rankings. It also ranks No.2 in 'ICT Adoption'. The nation tops the overall ranking in the Arab world.
45%
UAE's women entrepreneurs achieve 45% of their targets, ahead of their counterparts in China, UK, and France, according to an HSBC survey
No.1 in the Arab world
UAE is also ranked second globally in 'Technology' and ninth in 'Future Readiness' on the IMD index
Leading the Middle East
The UAE retains its top position in the Middle East in helping digital companies thrive and traditional businesses harness the digital dividend, according to the Euler Hermes index. The country ranks No.6 for untapped potential when the market cap of technology companies is compared with the share of the GDP along with Portugal, Poland, Slovenia, Iceland, and Italy.
No.1 in Middle East
Within 2 years of launching the first phase of Internet Protocol version 6, the UAE leads the Middle East in the transformation that will have a significant positive impact on the implementation of 5G and digitalization, according to Ripe NCC, Akamai Technologies, and Google
UAE in Top 10
The UAE comes in ahead of Australia, Canada, and Switzerland in the ranking produced by CEOWORLD magazine
Dubai at No.8
Dubai moves up 4 places globally - placing it alongside other pivotal financial hubs such as London, New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore - and tops the MEASA region on the Long Finance ranking
No.4 in the world
The UAE ranks 4th globally in Air Transport Infrastructure according to the World Economic Forum report that measures quality of air transport infrastructure, airline route capacity, and number of operating carriers
UAE tops MENA
UAE tops the MENA region with 65 out of 213 greenfield tourism projects between 2014 and 2018, according the report by fDi Intelligence. The country accounted for about a third of tourism FDI projects, capital investment, and job creation in the MENA region.
In Top 20
The UAE is ranked among the top 20 leading ICT service exporters, according to the UNCTAD report
No.1 in MENA
Dubai tops the MENA region, according to the Coresight Research report, and ranks among the world's top 30 cities for shopping and retail
No.1 in MENA
UAE heads the MENA region on the index published by the University of New Hampshire's Rosenberg International Franchise Center (RIFC). The country comes at No. 5 globally on the GDP per capita index, and 26th in the overall ranking ahead of Finland, Singapore, Thailand, Belgium, and Russia.
UAE tops Arab world
UAE tops the Arab region on the ESCWA GEMS index that measures the availability of services, infrastructure and resources, service use and satisfaction, and public outreach
Dubai at No.11
DP World has invested USD 836 million of capex in the EMEA region, focusing on capacity expansions at Dubai’s flagship Port Jebel Ali and Jebel Ali Free Zone, according to Hellenic Shipping News
Dubai in Top 10
Dubai ranks higher than Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, and Hong Kong on the 'Economic Potential' pillar of the study by fDi Intelligence
No.1 in Arab World
UAE also surpasses countries like India, China, and Brazil in the Surfshark study that measures connectivity speeds, affordability, privacy, cybersecurity, e-services, and content access
UAE tops MENA
With 306 projects and a score of 4.07, the UAE has the fourth highest score of any country globally that received more than 100 inbound projects on the fDi Intelligence ranking
Affordable luxury
Dubai ranks as the third most affordable major global city for prime residential property, according to the Savills index
No.1 in the world
The UAE - represented by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) - maintained its first rank globally in the 'Getting Electricity' metric of World Bank's Doing Business report
No.1 in the Arab world
Dubai scores on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking due to its rich cultural heritage and diversity
Dubai in Top 30
Dubai scores high in an annual survey of 85,000 solo female travelers and 9,000 travel agents in 82 countries by CEOWORLD magazine
Dubai in Top 10
Dubai remains ahead of Rotterdam and Antwerp in the list of the world's largest container ports in the ranking published by Lloyd's List
Dubai in Top 5
Dubai retains its position for the second consecutive year, outperforming Rotterdam and Hamburg, on the Xinhua-Baltic Exchange index, to affirm its reputation as a leading global shipping and logistics center
Up 4 places
UAE moves up four places in the KPMG's ranking - surpassing China, India and South Korea - that measures how countries are performing based on indicators such as macro-economic stability, infrastructure and human capital
Fastest growth in MENA
UAE is the fastest growing e-commerce market in the region according to a study by Dubai Economy and Visa, with sales growth higher than MENA at 1.9%, GCC at 3% and on par with major international markets
No.1 in the Arab world
Dubai is also among the top 10 global cities on the talent, culture, and technology indicators of the 'WE Cities' index that ranks cities based on the impact of local policies, programs, laws, and characteristics that help improve support for women entrepreneurs and the overall economy
Dubai tops Arab world
Dubai ranks the most future ready in the Arab world and 11th globally on report by the Institute for Administrative Development in Switzerland in cooperation with Dubai Economy. The report measures investment in developing local talent; future readiness based on currently available talent; and future readiness as a magnet for international talent.
No.1 in MENA
UAE tops the region and ranks 16th among 75 countries on the index created by the Creative Future Company to measure attractiveness in terms of visitors, accommodation, investment, and stability
Dubai in Top 15
Dubai is among the top 15 globally, says Innovation Leader, based on factors raging from venture funding to economic competitiveness
UAE in Top 5
UAE is among the top five nations globally on the KPMG index that measures how a country manages and responds to change, such as natural disasters, financial or social instability, and economic and political opportunities, and risks such as changes in demographics, technology, and government
UAE tops MENA
UAE leads the region in attracting digital investments, according to the Arabnet / Dubai SME report. The country made 348 digital investment deals between 2013 and 2018.
UAE jumps 9 ranks
UAE improves its ranking from 32 in 2017 to 23 in 2019 on the 2019 A.T. Kearney index that tracks location attractiveness. The UAE is also ranked among the top 20 of the world’s most advanced countries leading digital resonance
No.1 in MENA
Dubai tops the MENA region on the Campaign Company index that tracks strategies by leading cities to become regenerative hubs for economic, social, and environmental development
Dubai tops affordable luxury
Average prime property prices in Dubai softened 3.4% in 2018, making the city's luxury property more affordable than London, New York, Miami, Hong Kong, and Singapore, according to the Knight Frank report
UAE at No.7
The UAE is also ranked No.1 in the MENA region according to the Edelman Trust Barometer 2019
Dubai in top 10
A breadth of options and the Dubai Shopping Festival place the city at 8th rank with a customer happiness score of 71% according to the CEOWORLD magazine's survey of 92,000 traveling shoppers
Lowest risk in MENA
The UAE is MENA's top performer, increasing its attractiveness as a global business and investment destination. Its score is boosted by its low crime and security risk, attractive trade and investment environment, diversified economy, and high-quality logistics network.
UAE in top 5
The UAE rises 2 places to rank at No.5, ahead of Netherlands, Ireland, Denmark, and Sweden. It is also No.1 in the MENA region.
Dubai in Top 10
Dubai comes in at No.6, ahead of L.A., Paris, and Sydney as a preferred work destination for digital experts in Boston Consulting Group's 'Decoding Digital Talent' report for 2019
UAE is safest
The UAE tops the world in 'Safety' and is No.1 in the MENA region in 'Monthly Income' on the Deutsche Bank listing
No.1 for AI
The UAE has been ranked No.1 in the MENA region and 19th globally among 194 countries for preparedness to use artificial intelligence in delivery of public services by Oxford Insights and International Development Research Center
No.5
Dubai ranks fifth globally on the technology development dimension of the index by the IESE Business School of the University of Navarra
UAE is No.2
UAE overtakes 6 countries to come in at 2nd rank on the Knight Frank index that considers economic potential, demographic advantage, infrastructure development, institutional effectiveness, and market accessibility
Dubai in Top 10
Dubai ranks among the Top 10 shopping destinations in the world, according CEOWorld Magazine, ahead of Milan, Seoul, Madrid, and Vienna
No.2 FDI target
Dubai is the second largest recipient city of FDI from India in 2018, ahead of Singapore and New York, according to fDi Markets. UAE is the No.3 country.
UAE tops the list
UAE tops global token sales, according to blockchain intelligence platform CoinSchedule. UAE has overtaken the US in the sale of digital assets, accounting for over 25% of funds raised via token offerings
HNWI magnet
Dubai attracted more high net worth individuals than Los Angeles, Melbourne, Miami, New York, San Francisco, and Sydney, according to the ranking by AfrAsia Bank and New World Wealth
UAE in Top 10
UAE is among top 10 investment destinations worldwide and No.1 in the MENA region
Least fragile in MENA
The UAE is the MENA region's least fragile country based on the Fund for Peace ranking that accounts for 12 economic, political, and social parameters
Dubai in Top 10
Dubai climbs one rank to 9th place, ahead of Oslo, New York, Copenhagen, on Menon Economics / DNV GL ranking
No.3
Dubai International among top 5 in 'Netflights' study that analyzes factors from massage access and spas to meditation areas and gyms
No.8
UAE outperforms 27 of 34 OECD member countries - including UK, US, France, and Australia - on the Positive Economy Institute report
Dubai is No.2
City is close behind New York, with 168 hospitality projects and 49,943 rooms being built
No.1 in the region
Dubai tops MENA on the ranking that considers 'relationships with other countries', 'internal stability', 'crime and law enforcement', 'personal freedom' and 'freedom of the press'
No.1 in MENA
Dubai tops the region and is 14th globally in the University of Glasgow report
UAE in Top 10
UAE is 9th most prepared nation for autonomous vehicles in KPMG's ranking. Also ranks No.5 in 'Infrastructure' and No.7 in 'Consumer Acceptance'
No.5
UAE tops the MENA region and is ahead of Denmark, UK, Germany at No.5 rank globally
No.1
Dubai tops FDI Intelligence ranking of destination cities with 9 projects
Category 3
UAE is in the third category globally in Country Risk Classifications of the Participants to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits, according to OECD. Zero is best and 7 is worst.
89m passengers
Dubai International retained its position as the world's busiest airport for international passengers for the fifth consecutive year in 2018
UAE is No.7
UAE is also No.6 on 'Government Policies - Support and Relevance' and No.8 on 'Perceived Opportunities'
No.1 in MENA
The UAE tops the region and ranks 19th in the world on the INSEAD index
UAE scores high
UAE ranked No.2 on 'Trust in Government' and No.4 on 'Trust in Business'
UAE in top 10
UAE is also ranked high - No.4 - on the 'Economics' pillar by respondents of the HSBC worldwide survey
Dubai is at No.5
Dubai's aim to source 75% of its energy from clean sources by 2050 puts it high on Architectural Digest's list
Dubai is No.11
Dubai ranks 11th among the 20 most popular business travel cities in the world, ahead of Mexico City, Boston, Montreal, Beijing, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Casablanca, and Seoul, according to Egencia, the business travel booking platform of Expedia Group
UAE is No.1
UAE tops the GCC and is No.2 in the MENA region for Economic Equality between men and women
UAE is No.1
UAE tops the region in adoption of artificial intelligence solutions with an annual growth rate of 33.5%, according to the DTEC-STARTAD report
13 billionaires
The country also has 88,700 millionaires and net assets per capita of approximately USD 99,000, well above the global average
Dubai is No.6
It is also No.3 among 'Major Cities'; No.2 in 'Economic Potential'; No.8 in 'Connectivity'; and No.4 in 'Business Friendliness'
Dubai dominates
Dubai dominates fDi Magazine's rankings with the most appearances in the league tables for 2018, ahead of London, Paris, Dublin, Singapore
UAE in top spot
Also retains top position in 'Commercial and Economic Law' and 'Security of Property Rights', moves to 1st place in 'Freedom to Trade Internationally' and jumps from 5th to 3rd place in 'Regulation of Credit, Labor, and Business'
Dubai 7th most visited
Dubai ranks ahead of New York, Rome, Amsterdam, Vienna, Miami, and Las Vegas on Euromonitor International's ranking
UAE in Top 40
UAE maintains its position even as it improves its ranking in 5 parameters: Health: From 12 to 10 - Education: From 63 to 53 - Safety and Security: From 32 to 28 - Governance: From 54 to 51 - Business Environment: From 23 to 20
UAE is 6th in e-Participation
UAE moves up a rank in e-Participation, is ahead of Taiwan and Finland. Ranks No.1 overall in the Arab world. Moves up three ranks globally to 31 overall.
UAE rank is 26
Ranking is based on how countries develop, attract, and retain talent. UAE is ranked 4th globally in terms of 'readiness' and 5th in terms of 'appeal'.
Dubai is No.9
Dubai is also No. 2 for 'Place'; No. 6 for 'People'; and No. 4 for 'Promotion' in Resonance report
UAE is world No.1
UAE leads India, Singapore, China, and Japan on the U.S. News & World Report ranking of global Movers - based on resiliency and momentum to overcome challenges.
4th most affordable food
UAE's food prices are the fourth-most affordable globally, due to a strong currency and improved domestic food production using new technologies, according to Economist magazine's index.
UAE is world’s 2nd safest
Beats countries like Singapore and US in the Which? report based on data collated by World Economic Fund, World Risk Report, NHS Fit for Travel, and UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
UAE is No.10
UAE is among top 10 nations with the highest political and economic influence in the world, according to the US News & World Report ranking
Dubai in top 10
...locations under the FDI Attraction pillar in fDi Intelligence ranking
Dubai at No. 29
The city is the only one from the MENA region on the Mori Memorial Foundation index that ranks cities by their power to attract people, capital, and enterprises
No.3 strongest brand
UAE remains world's third-strongest brand while increasing brand value by 19% to be MENA's most valuable and world's 20th most valuable country brand
Dubai is No.2
... on FDI Performance as well as on Connectivity in the 2018/19 report
UAE ranked No.9
UAE is also 1oth on economic potential and 8th on connectivity in the 2018/19 report
Dubai is 11th safest
... on a list of 338 cities worldwide, with a safety index of 81.80
UAE tops GCC
... and is 34th globally among nations that have achieved high human development
Dubai is No.4
Dubai continues to be a high ranking destination city based on overnight visitor spend of $537 per day on average, according to the Mastercard study for 2018
No.18 globally
Dubai scores high among the world's best-connected airports in the OAG study
No.10 globally
UAE tops the GCC and is ahead of Norway and Switzerland on Bloomberg listing
UAE ranked No.1
... in the rate of mobile-broadband subscriptions, the rate of population covered by a mobile-cellular network, as well as the population covered by at least a 3G mobile network
Dubai is No.1
Dubai beats Singapore, London, New York to top Bloom Consulting's index
No.5 globally
UAE retains positioning as 5th most popular destination, according to Wego
8.1 million
...international tourists visited Dubai in first six months of 2018
UAE in Top 10
Nation far outranks other Mideast countries in search term compiled by SEMrush
277.91 million
...riders use Dubai public transport in the first six months of 2018
UAE at No.14
Is also the highest ranked nation in the Mideast on World Bank index
Dubai is No.3
Dubai is also ranked first in FDI technology transfer by an fDi Markets study
Dubai is No.1
Knocks London off international top spot in CBRE report
Dubai is No. 6
Survey conducted as part of BCG’s Decoding Global Talent 2018 report places Abu Dhabi at No. 14
No.1 in the GCC
UAE ranks highest in the GCC on the UNDP Human Development Report 2018
No.1 in the Middle East
UAE is most digital-friendly Middle East nation and No.24 in the world, according to Euler Hermes
No.1 in the Middle East
Dubai becomes first regional city to be added to UNESCO list
Dubai at No.14
Rises 12 ranks from 2015 report of UBS Global Wealth Management
No.4 for German FDI
Dubai scores by number of projects, according to fDi Intelligence
No.5 most competitive
Deloitte International Wealth Management Center Ranking 2018 places UAE ahead of U.S. and Luxembourg
Top in trade
Dubai heads the global commodity trade index of the Future of Trade report
No.2 in Smart Cities
Dubai is ahead of London, New York, Paris and Los Angeles on ABI Research's innovation ranking of developed cities
No.4 in greenfield FDI
Dubai is ranked fourth globally in the number of greenfield FDI projects in 2017 by fDi Markets
5th in reinvestment FDI
Dubai is ranked fifth globally in reinvestment FDI projects by fDi Markets
10th highest
Dubai is ranked 1oth globally in greenfield FDI projects capital flows by fDi Markets
World’s largest
At 8.6% growth in travel and tourism investments in the 10 years from 2018 to 2028, the UAE tops the table in a WTTC study
No.10 among 171
The Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic freedom ranks the UAE at No.10 globally and at the top in the MENA region
No.21 in FDI confidence
The UAE is a new entrant at 21st rank on the AT Kearney FDI Confidence Index 2017
No.26 in the world
UAE is at No.26, ahead of Singapore and Japan, on the Global Entrepreneurship Index
No.5 in retail development
UAE is the most attractive retail market in the region and No.5 in the world: AT Kearney Global Retail Development Index
No.5 in public
management
Dubai ranks fifth in the world in the quality of public management, according to the IESE Cities In Motion Index
No.1 in the region
The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2017-2018 ranks the UAE at No.1 regionally and No.32 globally
No.1 in Middle East
Dubai tops the Middle East leagues in biotech FDI, according to fDi Intelligence
14th most innovative global city
Dubai ranks 14th among the world's most innovative cities on the Dubai Innovation Index
No.21 of 180 countries
The UAE is among the top 25 nations with a low corruption score on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index
No.9 in charity globally
UAE ranks at No.9 globally on Charities Aid Foundation's World Giving Index scored on amount of money donated, participation in volunteering, and helping a stranger
29th most start-up friendly
Dubai has been ranked above cities like New York, London, Chicago, Tokyo, and Los Angeles by Nestpick's Start-up Cities Index
13th most promising economy
UNCTAD/IPA Observer's World Investment Report 2017 rates UAE as the world's 13th most promising Home Economy for Investment
No.1 in infrastructure
Dubai has the best infrastructure in the world, according to the Knight Frank Global Hub Report
No.1 aid donor
Spending 1.31% of GNI on foreign developmental aid in 2017, the UAE is the world's largest donor in the category, according to OECD data
No.1 Arab exporter
UAE tops Arab countries and is the world's 15th largest exporter, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) data.
No.3
UAE retains the third rank after China and India. Tops the world on 'Compatibility' and 'Connectedness'
No.20 in the
happiness rankings
The UAE is ranked as the 20th happiest among 156 countries tracked by the World Happiness Report 2018