UAE ranks 1st globally in economic performance, 5th in overall
According to the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, published by the World Competitiveness Centre at the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne,
Economy of the United Arab Emirates
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The United Arab Emirates is a high-income developing market economy (Open market economy), which also advocates for Islamic economics. Its economy is the 4th largest in the Middle East (after Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Israel), with a gross domestic product (GDP) of US$415 billion (AED 1.83 trillion) in 2021–2023. The country''s economy is reliant on revenues from hydrocarbons, especially in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates: A global hub for future industries
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) holds a significant position in the Arab world and ranked 27th globally 1 in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization''s (UNIDO) Competitive Industrial
UAE breaks FDI record with Dh177 billion inflows and top 10 global rank
UAE draws record Dh177.3bn FDI in 2025, climbs to 9th globally and advances its National Investment Strategy towards Dh2.2trn FDI stock by 2031.
UAE Global Competitiveness Rankings: Arab World''s Top Leader 2025
UAE global competitiveness rankings once again place the nation at the top of the Arab world, reaffirming its position as a regional leader in economic performance, innovation, governance,
UAE ranks first regionally for second consecutive year in UNIDO''s
ABU DHABI, 17th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab region and 29th globally in UNIDO''s Competitive Industrial Performance Index (CIP), climbing two spots from last
UAE ranks top in Arab World, stands 29th globally in UNIDO''s
The UAE has consistently ranked in the top quintile of the CIP, highlighting its position as a significant player in the regional and global industrial sector.
UAE in Global Competitiveness Reports | Ministry of Finance
In the 2025 Global Soft Power Index, the country ranked 10th worldwide. It ranked first globally for ''Strong and Stable Economy.''. The UAE also secured top 10 positions in several other categories
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Abu Dhabi, the largest and wealthiest emirate, holds virtually all of the UAE''s oil reserves and production capacity, while Dubai — the most internationally recognized emirate — diversified away from oil
Country Analysis Brief: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was the seventh-largest total liquid fuels producer in the world in 2022 and the third largest in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
UAE leads Arab region and ranks among global top 30 in UN industrial
The UAE currently holds the top ranking in 152 competitiveness indices globally and is among the top 10 in 425 competitive indices, based on the centre''s analysis of 1,502 indices
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The UAE also seeks to develop unconventional oil and gas production. The U.S. Energy Information Agency cites figures estimating the UAE holds the seventh-largest proven reserves of
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Economy of the United Arab Emirates
UAE has the second-largest economy in the Arab world, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of US$414 billion (AED 1.52 trillion) in 2018. A third of the GDP is from oil revenues. The
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The UAE Ranks 16th in the World The UAE strengthened its position as an ideal destination for investment, as it managed to maintain an advanced ranking in the World Bank''s Ease
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UAE joined in 1967 and is currently one of only two members that has notable spare crude oil production capacity to address potential supply shortfalls. 1 The UAE has invested heavily in increasing
UAE tops global 2023 rankings in five indexes
The UAE has dominated the global competitiveness rankings for 2023 in five indicators, including access to electricity, satisfaction with the roads and highways system, energy
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