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Within the economy sub-sector, the UAE was listed among the top ten countries
worldwide, based on factors like economic competitiveness, economic openness,
finance, and local value addition. Moreover, Arab countries’ performance in the
research, development, and innovation domain was on par with the global
average of 31.5 points.

The GKI 2024 also underscored the consistent growth of certain Arab countries,
especially the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, in critical sectors such as
education, technology, and the economy. The index further highlighted the
urgent need to bolster these domains in certain Arab nations, particularly
Palestine, Morocco, and Mauritania.

The GKI enables countries to accurately assess their knowledge and
development landscape, identifying strengths as well as opportunities for
improvement. The forthcoming edition of the index will incorporate new
components to address emerging technologies and global transformations,
ensuring a multi-dimensional portrayal of each region’s state of knowledge and
development globally, serving as a trusted scientific reference and guide for
advancement.

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sweden-tops-globally-with-8-new-countries-added/