The UAE is among the top three most economically-free Arab nations. The second-largest Arab economy (after Saudi Arabia), the UAE has a gross domestic product per capita of $39,179. The World Economic Forum had named the country the most competitive economy in the Arab world. The UAE’s economic freedom score is 76.2, making its economy the 18th freest in the Heritage Foundation’s 2020 Index of Economic Freedom. The country is ranked first among 14 countries in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Eve of Wonders-New Year Fireworks
Where: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard
When: December 31
Timings: 8.30 pm onwards
Tickets: Free to watch
Photo credit: Emaar
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