Kuwait ranks eighth among Arab and Gulf cities in 2024

Kuwait ranks eighth among Arab and Gulf cities in 2024

Kuwait City KUWAIT CITY, May 23: Oxford Economics has released its 2024 classification of the best cities in the world, with Kuwait City ranking eighth among Gulf and Arab countries and 293rd overall. New York City, boasting a population of 20.5 million, secured the top position globally due to its unmatched economic size and stable …

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KUWAIT CITY, May 23: Oxford Economics has released its 2024 classification of the best cities in the world, with Kuwait City ranking eighth among Gulf and Arab countries and 293rd overall. New York City, boasting a population of 20.5 million, secured the top position globally due to its unmatched economic size and stable growth.

The World Cities Index evaluates cities based on five categories: economy (including GDP size, growth, and economic diversity), human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. New York led in the economic category, significantly influencing its overall top ranking.

In the ranking of the best Arab cities for 2024, Abu Dhabi emerged as the leader, placing 54th globally. Following Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman jointly secured the 92nd global position. Riyadh was ranked third among Arab cities and 118th globally, followed by Dammam at 189th and Al Ain at 218th globally.

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