Dubai topped the Middle East and rose to fifth place globally in the '2024 Global City Index

Current Context: Dubai topped the Middle East and rose to fifth place globally in the 2024 Global City Index released by Brand Finance on November 7, 2024.

• India's rank: Delhi was the highest-ranked Indian city at 350th position.
• First place: London secured the top spot globally.
• Other important information: Dubai scored 86 out of 100, surpassing major global cities like Singapore, Los Angeles, and Sydney.
• It also ranked first globally for reputation and investment destination.

Question:

1 As of the 2024 Global City Index, which Middle Eastern city achieved the highest rank?

• A) Riyadh
• B) Abu Dhabi
• C) Doha
• D) Dubai

Answer: D) Dubai topped the Middle East and secured fifth place globally in the 2024 Global City Index, outperforming other major cities in the region.