Dubai among top 25 global cities for 3rd consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, Dubai has successfully maintained the leading position in the MENA region on the Global Cities Index of Kearney. Dubai ranked 23rd in the list of top 25 global cities, as per a report. (Photo Credit - ANI)
Abu Dhabi climbed 10 spots on global rankings
The Middle East and emerging hubs across the world have witnessed massive growth in global city performance amid changing globalisation, according to a report. For instance, Abu Dhabi climbed 10 spots on global rankings, strengthening its position as a leading international hub. (Photo Credit - Pixabay)
Key dimensions of Global Cities Index
In the Global Cities Index, all cities are measured against five key dimensions, including Political Engagement, Cultural Experience, Information Exchange, Business Activity and Human Capital. (Photo Credit - Pixabay)
Muscat, Doha, and Riyadh GCI scores improved remarkably
The Middle East and Africa improved notably in the GCI scores, says the report. Speaking of the Gulf nations, the capitals, Muscat, Doha and Riyadh rankings improved majorly by eight, seven and nine, respectively. (Photo Credit - Pixabay)
Human Capital Excellence propels Africa and Middle East's strong GCI performance
The report said that the strong performance was primarily driven by the Human Capital dimension. They capitalized on the return to pre-pandemic levels of freedom of international travel in order to attract more migrant talent and tourism. (Photo Credit - Pixabay)
Gulf cities shine as post-pandemic success stories
"As global trade returns to normalised levels, key cities in the Gulf have emerged as beacons of prosperity, resilience, and opportunity. Their resilient economic performance amid challenging global conditions, combined with a concerted focus on promoting liveability and talent attraction, has drawn ever-greater numbers of expats, making them a remarkable success story in the post-pandemic world,” says Rudolph Lohmeyer, Kearney Partner, National Transformation Institute. (Photo Credit - Pixabay)
European Cities maintain top 30 presence
Further, the report states that European cities maintained a strong presence in the top 30 rankings, while Asia's global hubs, such as Seoul, Osaka, and Chennai, made significant strides. Coming to the US, second-tier metropolitan areas performed particularly well, having successfully attracted talent and capital over the turbulent past few years. (Photo Credit - Pixabay)
AI-Driven Innovation and regenerative models shape the future of leading cities
“The traditional hierarchy of leading cities will only become more fluid in the future as opportunities for growth and enhanced productivity become less concentrated during the coming waves of AI-driven innovation. Those cities that adopt a regenerative model - one that moves beyond resilience and thinks proactively - will have a competitive advantage,” says Brenna Buckstaff, Kearney Manager, National Transformations Institute. (Photo Credit - Pixabay)
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