According to a recent report by Arabian Business, the UAE has advanced 27 places to rank 16th in the 2025 Government Support Index, part of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The index evaluates government support as a share of GDP and reflects efficiency in public spending, signalling the country’s strengthening fiscal framework and global competitiveness.
Key takeaways from Arabian Business’ coverage of the UAE’s ranking:
- The Ministry of Finance attributed the improvement to efficient fiscal policies and effective public spending.
- Federal and local coordination, stronger financial analysis tools, and optimised resource allocation contributed to the rise.
- The UAE aims to reach the global top 10 by 2026.
- The country ranked 1st globally for venture capital and collected personal income tax as a share of GDP.
- Other top 10 positions include corporate profit tax rate, government budget surplus, and public finance metrics.
The UAE’s remarkable climb in the Government Support Index reinforces a message long recognised by global investors – fiscal strength and strategic governance are central to the country’s economic trajectory. The scale of this 27-place leap within a single year highlights not just momentum, but the discipline behind policy execution.
The importance of this achievement lies in its implications for confidence and stability. Effective public spending, coordinated fiscal management, and a commitment to sustainability underpin a market environment that is both predictable and growth-oriented. These are the conditions that attract long-term capital – from global corporations to individual property investors.
The UAE’s continued pursuit of a top 10 global ranking by 2026 is particularly telling. It reflects a government that is not content with short-term wins but instead focused on embedding durable competitiveness into its economic framework. The strong fiscal results reported across multiple IMD indicators – from venture capital strength to tax efficiency – further validate Dubai and the wider UAE as an investment destination that combines ambition with resilience.
For real estate specifically, these rankings offer reassurance. A government capable of managing fiscal balance at this level provides a strong backdrop for market stability, even as global headwinds persist. Investors know that when governance is sound, property markets benefit from steady demand, liquidity, and long-term value preservation.
The UAE’s progress in fiscal competitiveness is not only a headline achievement but also a foundation stone for sustained investor confidence.
Original article reference: Arabian Business
