Dubai and UAE score big in high-profile global rankings

Dubai places 5th worldwide among the best cities for expats to work and live

Published: February 26, 2020 13:20 Manoj Nair, Business Editor and Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer

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Dubai and the UAE scored major wins in two major global rankings released over the week. Image Credit: WAM

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In the one by ‘CEOWORLD’ magazine, Dubai was placed fifth after Singapore, Taipei, Montreal and Lisbon as the best city for expats to live and work in this year. Image Credit: File photo

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The poll was based on various factors, such as the cost of living, access to quality healthcare, career opportunities, general friendliness, and ability to raise a family. Image Credit: DMO

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In the one by ‘CEOWORLD’ magazine, Dubai was placed fifth after Singapore, Taipei, Montreal and Lisbon as the best city for expats to live and work in this year. Image Credit:

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CEOWORLD polled 127,000 people from 186 cities to rank these cities. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Archives

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Earlier in the week, the UAE was ranked first in the Middle East and 18th worldwide in the global “soft power index”. Image Credit: Stock image

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The country was also ranked 11th worldwide on global strategic impact. Image Credit: Supplied

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This was based on a poll of 55,000 plus people in 87 countries. Image Credit: Agency

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Best cities to live in the world for expats, 2020 Image Credit: Supplied

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