The Spectator Index are annual index lists focused on world politics, economics, history, military affairs, sports, science and technology.

Previously, Dubai and the UAE have featured on various lists including most traffic congested cities, maths and science education quality, and top GDP growth lists.

And the most recent shout out is certainly one to be proud of…

Over 1,360 cities surveyed and Dubai featured in the top 20 for financial hubs

Top financial hubs, 2018

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1. London
2. New York
3. Hong Kong
4. Singapore
5. Tokyo
6. Shanghai
7. Toronto
8. San Francisco
9. Sydney
10. Boston
11. Beijing
12. Melbourne
13. Montreal
14. Chicago
15. Vancouver
16. Zurich
17. Los Angeles
18. Shenzhen
19. Dubai
20. Frankfurt

(GFCI)

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) September 15, 2018

While you’re here

The top cities for external debt in 2017

External debt, 2017. ($ billion)

US: 19,284
UK: 8,475
France: 5,689
Germany: 5,398
Japan: 3,586
Italy: 2,510
Ireland: 2,384
Spain: 2,259
Canada: 1,931
China: 1,843
Switzerland: 1,820
Australia: 1,487
Singapore: 1,320

Longer list: https://t.co/v2zWSsZSrn

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) September 16, 2018

Top personal income tax rate (we see you Saudi)

Top personal income tax rate

Sweden: 61%
Japan: 56%
Netherlands: 52%
Israel: 50%
Germany: 47%
Australia: 45%
China: 45%
France: 45%
UK: 45%
Italy: 43%
Norway: 38%
US: 37%
India: 35%
Mexico 35%
Turkey: 35%
Canada: 33%
Indonesia: 30%
Brazil: 27%
Pakistan: 20%
Russia: 13%
Saudi: 0%

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) September 16, 2018

And the world’s most powerful languages

World’s most powerful languages, 2018.

1. English
2. French
3. Mandarin
4. Spanish
5. Russian
6. Arabic
7. German
8. Japanese
9. Portuguese
10. Hindi

(INSEAD)

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) September 15, 2018