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Read MoreUnited Arab Emirates is 44th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, United Arab Emirates has remained at the same position.
United Arab Emirates performs most strongly in Infrastructure & Market Access and Enterprise Conditions but is weakest in Personal Freedom. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Natural Environment.
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