The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab World in the Global Competitiveness Report for 2019.
The report, which was released at the World Economic Forum in Davos, assesses the landscape of 141 economies around the world.
Globally the emirates was ranked 25th, gaining two positions from the last year.
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the UAE's Minister of Economy, said it was a new important milestone ''that would be added to the many landmark achievements made by the UAE".
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Marking the annually observed Martyr's Day on November 30, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed deep gratitude to those who gave their lives "defending justice, peace, and the principles of humanity."
Dubai Police and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai (KHDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the school education system by creating a safe and sustainable learning environment.
Several UAE rulers have pardoned hundreds of prisoners in their respective emirate ahead of the 53rd Eid al-Etihad on December 2, the latest being Umm al-Quwain.
