UAE universities have made significant strides in the latest global higher education rankings, with Harvard University maintaining its top position for the 14th consecutive year. The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) for 2025, released on Monday, highlights the increasing prominence of UAE institutions in the international academic landscape. Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi topped...
Abu Dhabi has achieved a significant milestone by ranking fifth in the 2025 IMD Smart City Index. This marks an improvement of five places from its position in 2024, highlighting the city’s progress in urban development and smart technologies. Notably, Abu Dhabi has surpassed several major world capitals in this global ranking. Credit: Economy Middle...
Dubai International Airport has recorded over 5 million scheduled seats for international flights in April 2025, bringing the total to nearly 10 million in both directions. This figure contributes to an overall total of 20.24 million scheduled seats at the airport during the first four months of the year, equivalent to 40.48 million seats in...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved an impressive ranking, securing the second position in the 2025 Safety Index compiled by Numbeo, a global database that gathers user-contributed data on cities and countries. This ranking underscores the UAE’s ongoing commitment to providing a safe environment for both residents and visitors. The Safety Index is based...
A recent global report highlights the ongoing improvements in the UAE’s higher education offerings, positioning the Emirates as one of only 20 countries and territories with two or more subjects ranked in the global top 10. This recognition underscores the UAE’s commitment to enhancing its educational landscape and aligning with international standards. The report indicates...
The UAE continues to stand out as one of the most trusting countries in the world, according to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer. The report, which surveyed over 33,000 respondents across 28 countries, reveals that the UAE exhibits exceptionally high trust levels in both government and business sectors. According to Zawya, trust in the UAE...
A recent study conducted by ZeroBounce has identified the world’s top ten cities most reliant on digital infrastructure. The evaluation was based on nine key categories, including internet speed, public Wi-Fi availability, online maintenance reporting systems, CCTV coverage, and pollution monitoring applications. Additional factors included digital healthcare access, smart parking solutions, and the digitization of...
The UAE has secured a place among the top 35 countries globally with the largest shipping fleets, based on tonnage and capacity, according to the 2024 report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report also highlighted the presence of three other Arab countries—Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar—on the list. Data...
Dubai International Airport has claimed the top spot as the world’s largest airport by seat capacity in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. A report by Cirium revealed that Dubai Airport recorded 15.1 million seats, edging past Atlanta’s 14.8 million by 2%. The airport’s growth highlights its role as a key global...
Dubai has once again claimed the top regional position and ranked eighth globally in the Global Power City Index 2024, released by Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies. This marks the second consecutive year Dubai has achieved this milestone, making it the first city in the Middle East to earn such recognition. The...