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UAE Ranks 5th in IMD Competitiveness

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
4
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The strong performance of the United Arab Emirates in global competitiveness rankings is expected to positively impact investor confidence and attract global talent, potentially leading to increased foreign direct investment and economic growth. This reinforces the United Arab Emirates's position as a leading hub for business and innovation, particularly in non-oil sectors and emerging technologies like AI.

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Event Summary

The United Arab Emirates has been ranked 5th globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, a significant achievement announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The nation secured 1st place in Economic Performance and led across 21 global indicators, including Bureaucracy, Adaptability of Government Policy, Employment, International Experience, National Culture, Value System, and Quality of Air Transportation. The United Arab Emirates also ranked 2nd globally in Citizen Trust in AI, Creation of Firms, Females in Parliament, and Management of Cities. These results, published by the IMD Business School in Switzerland, reflect the United Arab Emirates's progress across labour markets, innovation, digital transformation, infrastructure, education, and government policy, reinforcing its competitive standing and attractiveness for investors and talent.

Entities Involved
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IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook
The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026 is the authoritative reference that ranks the United Arab Emirates 5th globally, providing a comprehensive assessment of national competitiveness.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
As the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the United Arab Emirates's strong performance in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, highlighting the nation's continued development journey.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
As the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's leadership is credited with the nation's advancement in global competitiveness rankings.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 60.0
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IMD Business School
The IMD Business School, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is the publisher of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, which provides the rankings for this event.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 50.0
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United Arab Emirates
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum related ↔ Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum related ↔ United Arab Emirates
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan related ↔ United Arab Emirates
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