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UAE Tops New Wealth-Mobility Ranking as Residents Seek Backup Plans
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First reported by Mako · Jun 16, 2026
What happened
Henley & Partners ranked the UAE first in its 2026 wealth-mobility index, even as 41% of UAE residents sought a backup plan in early 2026. The report highlighted rising demand for alternative residence and citizenship programs in Britain, Germany, France, and the United States, while Iran and Lebanon ranked near the bottom.
- 01The UAE topped Henley & Partners’ 2026 wealth-mobility ranking with 85.3 points.
- 02Henley said 41% of UAE residents sought a contingency plan in early 2026.
- 03Britain, Germany and France saw rising demand after tax and visa changes.
- 04The United States scored 62.3 and its applications doubled in 2025.
- 05Iran and Lebanon were among the lowest-ranked countries in the report.
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