Dubai ranked first regionally in Global City Power Index

For the second year in a row, Dubai has been ranked first regionally and eighth globally in the Global Power City Index 2024 issued by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies in Japan.

Dubai is the first Middle Eastern city to achieve this distinction. 

Making the announcement on social media platform X, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence wrote "The city's remarkable performance in global indices has been driven by 
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's’ visionary leadership and the commitment of its talented people and trusted partners."

He said "Dubai's high ranking on global indices shows that we are not just keeping pace with the world, we are setting new benchmarks for excellence."

He added "A city's true strength lies not in its size or population, but in its vision, ambition, and ability to inspire the world. Dubai’s resilience, determination, and innovation continue to drive its progress and shape a dynamic future."

For the second year in a row, Dubai has been ranked first regionally and eighth globally in the Global Power City Index 2024 issued by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies in Japan. Dubai is the first Middle Eastern city to achieve this distinction.

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— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) January 5, 2025