The UAE has been ranked 10th globally in the overall standings of the world's most important soft power report covering 193 countries, with results announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on January 20.

Ranked tenth globally in overall standings, the UAE’s strong performance in WEF‑linked indices comes after years of robust economic fundamentals, high public trust in government, and an assertive push into innovation and diversification.

The country ranked second globally in giving and third globally in economic growth opportunities, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai wrote on the social media platform X.

The UAE also placed eighth globally in influence within international diplomatic circles, according to the report.

"Under the leadership of my brother Mohamed bin Zayed, our global presence grows every day, the world's respect for our developmental model deepens, and international confidence levels in our economic, social and international system built over the past five decades are strengthened," Sheikh Mohammed wrote.

The soft power rankings assess nations across multiple dimensions including cultural influence, diplomatic engagement, economic attractiveness and humanitarian contributions.

The UAE has invested heavily in building its international profile through initiatives including humanitarian aid programmes, hosting major international events, and positioning itself as a global business and tourism hub.

The announcement at Davos comes as the UAE continues to expand its economic diversification efforts and strengthen its position as a regional hub for finance, technology and logistics.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has prioritised economic development and international partnerships since assuming office, building on foundations established over the past five decades since the UAE's formation in 1971.

In order the countries were the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, Italy, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates.