Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates ranked ninth and eighth in the list of the world's most influential countries for 2024, according to a global survey of nearly 17,000 people, where the report's methodology focused on 4 main axes, including military power, diplomatic pressure, economic prowess, and cultural influence.
The list, issued by "US News" and "World Report", was topped by the United States of America, while China came in second place, due to the great economic, military, and cultural influence of the two countries.
The list of the ten most influential countries was as follows: the United States of America, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Italy.
Source (Al-Arabiya.net Website, Edited)
