“The UAE is first in the world when it comes to people’s confidence in its government. It is also the first in adapting to changes,” tweeted His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Sheikh Mohammed had earlier hailed the country’s “exceptional” achievements in 2021.

“In 2021, thousands of teams worked to consolidate the supremacy of the UAE,” said the Dubai Ruler.

In competitiveness reports, the country is among the top 5 in 274; and among the top 10 in 425.

Its economy was also “the most attractive” to foreign investments regionally, and the highest to attract tourists after the pandemic.

The UAE Vice-President noted that 2021 was full of challenges. However, he expressed great hope for the new year.

“My personal expectations are that 2022 will be better, more beautiful and greater,” he said.