The UAE has secured impressive positions in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024, released by the World Economic Forum. The country ranks fifth globally in road quality and tenth in public transport efficiency.
Among Arab nations, the UAE leads in road quality and ranks second for the efficiency of its public transport services. Furthermore, the UAE is recognized as ninth worldwide for the efficiency of its port services, topping the list among Arab countries in this category.
Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, credited these achievements to the UAE’s visionary leadership and long-term strategic planning. He emphasized, “These achievements reflect our proactive approach and strategic planning in various sectors and reaffirm the UAE’s ambition to become a globally recognized innovation and excellence hub.”
Al Mazrouei highlighted the country’s commitment to developing dynamic sectors and establishing the UAE as a prime location for business and leisure. “Ranking high on global indicators directly contributes to enhancing the confidence of international investors looking for a reliable business environment,” he added.
Hanan Mansour Ahli, Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, noted the significance of the report’s findings. “The results of the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 report underscore that the UAE has well-developed infrastructure and adopts the highest standards and best practices across the board. The UAE has become a benchmark for quality of roads, public transport services, and port services. This will help attract foreign investments and enhance the GDP,” she stated.