The UAE has been ranked first globally in the Quality of Roads Indicator, according to the Global Competitiveness Report issued by the World Economic Forum, for the year 2015-2016.

The Quality of Roads pillar features the quality of railroad, port and air transport infrastructure.

The win came as a result of the sophisticated infrastructure projects in the country aimed at achieving the UAE 2021 vision, which are in line with the international standards adopted by the country to become one of the best countries in the world.

Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Balhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works, hailed the UAE leadership’s unwavering support that “makes it possible to achieve the best for the UAE citizens and expatriates”.

He stressed that the win was a result of the efforts exerted by the UAE under the wise leadership of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Details