UAE passport climbs to 5th globally in 2026 after a record 57-place rise, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 184 destinations
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Singapore remains most powerful passport as US and UK decline, UAE and emerging economies rise
The index, compiled by Henley & Partners using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), highlights the declining mobility of traditional Western powers
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UAE passport ranks as 8th most powerful globally
The US has slipped to 10th place, its lowest ranking in two decades
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UAE Golden Visa guide; 100 inspiring women; Dubai freehold real estate – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Golden Visas, inspiring women in the Middle East, Dubai freehold property, Oman holiday and more top stories this week
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Analysis: UAE’s passport power surge reflects decades of diplomatic finesse and strategic vision
The UAE has broken into the world’s top 10 most powerful passports while establishing itself as a premier destination for global wealth
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UK suffers historic brain drain, wealth exodus as UAE passport power rises
The trend coincides with a sharp decline in British global mobility power, with the UK passport dropping from first place in 2015 to fifth position in 2025
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UAE ranks ninth among top 10 ‘most powerful’ passports in the world
UAE passport holders can travel to 185 countries without needing a visa in advance
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UAE visa-free travel; Saudi announces residency schemes; Dubai real estate rent increases – 10 things you missed this week
UAE visa-free travel, Dubai real estate rent rises, Saudi residency plans and more
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World’s most powerful passports in 2024 revealed
Henley Passport Index identifies the world’s most powerful passports
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UAE retains spot among ‘most powerful passports’ in the world
According to the Henley Passport Index, UAE leaped 44 places in the ranking
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UAE retains position as most powerful passports globally: Report
In 2022, the UAE passport emerged as the “pandemic winner”
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UAE has one of the most powerful passports globally, emerges as ‘pandemic winner:’ Report
The UAE passport is 15 on the list and is the result of continued government efforts to place the nation as a global hub for business and investments
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Emiratis set to be added to South Africa’s visa waiver list
Passport-holding Emiratis will be exempt from pre-entry visas to visit South Africa from Thursday
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UAE passport continues ‘meteoric rise’ up world’s most powerful list
New edition of Henley Passport Index shows the UAE is closing in on place in global top 20
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Revealed: how the UAE passport’s rapid rise continues
The power of the UAE passport has strengthened significantly since the start of 2018, according to the latest Henley Passport Index
