UAE Marks 2025 With Global Competitiveness Milestones Across Economy, Talent, and Digital Governance

 

The UAE marked 2025 with a series of global competitiveness milestones, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most advanced and resilient economies. The country ranked 5th globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, scoring 96.09 out of 100 and maintaining its status as the top performer in the Middle East for the ninth consecutive year.

The UAE also climbed to 15th globally in the UN Human Development Index, becoming the only Arab nation in the world’s Top 20. Its nation brand value surged to $1.223 trillion, reflecting rising international confidence in the country’s governance, economy, and global influence.