UAE – Mubasher: The UAE occupied the eighth spot among the top 10 most globalised countries in the world in DHL’s Global Connectedness Report.

The country marked the maximum improvement in performance concerning global connectedness since 2001, according to a press release.

Furthermore, the Global Connectedness Report showed that the MENA region remains well-connected to the world, not only through trade but also investment, immigration, and tourism.

The region ranked second on trade, supported by oil trade, the increasing role of the GCC in trade networks, and the close ties between North African countries and Europe.

Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa, said: “Despite the economic turbulence over the past few years, DHL’s Global Connectedness report shows that globalization reached a record high in 2022 and remained close to that level in 2023.”

“Companies expanded their international presence and earned more sales abroad. More specifically, the UAE has invested in expanding the scope of its connectivity by harnessing technology and introducing national-level policies that facilitate global trade and exchange and attract the right talent pool,” Diallo added.