UAE Enters Global Innovation Index Top 25 for First Time
The United Arab Emirates has climbed to 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 advanced five places from its 30th-place ranking in 2025, crossing a new threshold in its position in the global innovation landscape.
The result marks a milestone for the UAE and strengthens its standing among the world’s leading innovation economies.
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