![]() Dubai tops the region in this dimension, while Riyadh has recorded a 46-point increase in rankings, the highest jump in the category globally. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has also noted a rapid expansion of tourism since the launch of the Saudi Arabia’s National Culture Strategy in 2019.Ĭultural Experience is one of the most fluid and difficult-to-quantify categories within the GCI and has been recognized as one of the most vital categories this year. The UAE was home to Expo 2020, which brought together 24 million visitors, Qatar is hosting the World Cup later this year. Even through the pandemic, the region hosted some iconic global events which have resulted in increased local and international tourism. This can be attributed to the region’s continued efforts. The Middle East as a region, after many close years vying with China, has overtaken the country in the Cultural Experience dimension of the GCI, now converging with Asia Pacific. In the Middle East, governments have been proactively setting targets for socio-economic development for years now, and it is this prudent, systemic strategy that has shaped their positive futures.” This year, while indicators of business activity and human capital have softened across the globe, the MENA region has displayed promise. ![]() ![]() It seeks to quantify the extent to which a city can attract, retain, and generate global flows of capital, people, and ideas.Ībdo Al Habr, Kearney Partner, Public Sector in the Middle East, notes that “Cities around the world have shown declining scores on the Index over the last six years-an indication of de-globalization that predates the pandemic. The Global Cities Report, by management consultants Kearney, looks at the impact of socio-economic and political developments on cities and their futures. The UAE capital city, Abu Dhabi, also jumped up a spot on the global rankings, owing to increased business activity and political engagement. The city demonstrated growth in business activity, human capital and political engagement through the course of the year. Dubai, UAE: Dubai retains its number one spot in the MENA region on Kearney’s Global Cities Index and moves up one spot to 22nd globally, its highest ranking to date. ![]()
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