The "Smart Centers Index" issued by the British "Z/Yen" organization ranked Dubai as the first smart center in the Arab world to develop creativity, innovation and the provision of new technology, while Dubai ranked second in the Middle East, and rose 17 places to rank 17 among the best 51 cities in the world.
Globally, New York ranked first on the index, while London slipped to the second place and Singapore retained the third place.
In the sub-indicators, Dubai ranked 11th in creative intensity, 23rd in innovation support, and 26th in ability to provide services. The Smart Cities Index recently issued by the Institute of Management Development (IMD) ranked Abu Dhabi and Dubai at the forefront of cities in the region.
To further enhance its position, Dubai government has allocated 6 percent of its spending to developing performance and instilling a culture of excellence, innovation and creativity. The UAE emerged among the top five most connected countries in the world, according to the DHL Global Connectivity Index.
Source (Al Khaleej Newspaper-UAE, Edited)
