By Staff Reporter
The UAE has reinforced its global leadership in digital transformation, earning top spots in multiple international rankings for 2025.
According to the UN E-Government Survey 2024, the country secured first place globally in the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index with a perfect score, reflecting its advanced digital networks.
The UAE also maintained its world-leading position in mobile internet speed from July 2024 to June 2025, as per Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index, recording an average download speed of 546.14 Mbps in June.
Government digital services continue to expand, with 173.7 million transactions completed in 2024 and a satisfaction rate of 91% across 1,419 services. Dubai and Abu Dhabi ranked fourth and fifth globally, respectively, in the IMD Smart City Index 2025, highlighting progress in smart infrastructure and quality of life.
The country also topped the region in Oxford Insights’ Government AI Readiness Index 2024, reflecting strong investments in AI, research, and innovation. Experts note that the UAE’s “people-first” digital transformation policies, such as Dubai’s 360 Services initiative, are setting global benchmarks for service integration, efficiency, and AI-driven solutions.
Economic projections suggest AI could contribute 13.6% to the UAE’s GDP — around US$100 billion — by 2030, further cementing the country’s role as a global model for innovation and sustainable growth.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
