Manama has moved up 10 places in the latest Global Cities Index (GCI) – advancing on livability, innovation and infrastructure investment.
American global management consultant firm Kearney’s 2025 Global Cities Report reveals that Gulf cities are cementing their positions as rising global hubs, powered by investment in infrastructure, digital readiness and human capital.
GCI evaluates 158 cities across five dimensions: Business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience and political engagement.
With 31 indicators, the index quantifies each city’s ability to attract, retain and generate global flows of people, capital and ideas.
