UAE Enters Global Innovation Index Top 25 for First Time in 2026
The United Arab Emirates has reached 25th place in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, marking its first appearance among the world’s top 25 economies for innovation.
The index, issued by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranks the UAE among 139 economies assessed in this year’s edition.
The country climbed five places from its 30th-place ranking in 2025, securing a new milestone in its innovation performance.
The result strengthens the UAE’s standing in the global innovation landscape, with its entry into the top 25 marking a notable advance on the previous year.
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