Forbes magazine has named Dubai and Abu Dhabi among the world’s most influential cities
To reach the final results, 58 influential cities were ranked according to different categories including the amount of foreign direct investment they have attracted, the concentration of corporate headquarters, air connectivity, strength of producer services, financial services, technology and media power and racial diversity.
Dubai earned the highest score for air connectivity, with its nonstop flights flying at least three times a week to nearly all, or 93 per cent of, global cities outside the region. Joel Kotkin, the author of the report believes Abu Dhabi is among the rising stars and could play an influential role in the future.
The top 10 cities included: London, New York, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Dubai, Los Angeles, Beijing and Sydney.
With its array of skyscrapers, central business hub, growing infrastructure and diversity, its no wonder Dubai has secured a top ten ranking.
Picture: Alexander Remnev
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