The promise of the future has always drawn us forward to the
next horizon, and the next.
At the Global Center for the Future of Cities,
We know this.
People move where they see potential.
So do we.
That's why we're here.
All around us, we see opportunity.
Today, people have become more mobile and cities are competing
to attract and retain talent.
The Middle East is actively engaged in the competition and
it is one of the most exciting places to be right now.
Buzzing with Urban Development, this region is at the forefront
of the competition to attract and retain the best talent in the world.
The talent that is increasingly mobile and selective in deciding
where to live.
More than 50,000 people surveyed in 79 cities
to reveal where cities stand in residents eyes and why.
From the six MiddleEastern cities ranked, we can gain an understanding of some
regional trends as well.
The critical finding is that while these cities matched or
surpassed their peers in many dimensions, they scored
comparatively low on the dimensions we call quality of
life, which includes access to mobility, medical care,
education and entertainment.
However, the broader view tells a story not of lack but of
opportunity.
All six cities scored in the first quintile globally in
social capital, encompassing social connections, safety, and
cultural identity.
They also scored high in economic opportunities, which
include opportunities for work and business and equality of
income.
The final trend brings us back to why we're here.
The cities in the region collectively scored extremely
high in terms of speed of change.
This is a key driver of residents advocacy, making them
more likely to imagine the future where they are.
The large scale infrastructure projects in the Middle East are
shining bright on the world stage.
The next focus point we see is on services and urban planning
to boost experience and well-being of communities
day-to-day.
We know from our research that residents believe this progress
is possible. And optimism is powerful.
City leaders are now in a pivotal moment.
How will they answer this optimism?
At the Global Center for the Future of Cities, we bring
together all the resources and expertise they need to see the
opportunities ahead and to seize them.
The future lives here, where we bring expertise from all BCG
practices to forecast and solve the challenges cities face and
partner with you to build tomorrow.