{
  "id": 16068720,
  "title": "UAE ranks third globally for quality of life satisfaction among the affluent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/uae-ranks-third-globally-for-quality-of-life-satisfaction-among-the-16068720",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T15:41:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/22/uae-ranks-third-globally-for-quality-of-life-satisfaction-among-the-affluent/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study from HSBC reveals that the United Arab Emirates ranks third globally for quality of life satisfaction among affluent investors. Conducted with the help of French research firm Ipsos, the survey polled over 700 high-net-worth individuals residing in the Emirates. An impressive 83% of those surveyed expressed satisfaction with their living conditions, placing the UAE above only Mexico and India in the rankings. The study covered nearly 10,000 high-net-worth individuals across 10 markets, with the UAE's satisfaction level notably higher than the global average of 75%.\n\nThe UAE's citizens are not only content with their quality of life but also more confident about their financial future. Nearly 90% of the surveyed individuals anticipate a positive financial outlook, with more than a quarter of them even giving their quality of life a perfect score – the highest percentage among all markets and significantly above the global average of 15%.\n\nMoreover, a significant portion of the respondents are actively planning for their future through business ventures. Over a fifth of the participants mentioned launching, acquiring, or investing in a new venture, surpassing the general average of 17%. HSBC's Sami Abouzahr emphasized that the UAE offers an environment where both people and their wealth can thrive, highlighting the confidence, ambition, and international connections of its investors.\n\nThe study also found that a substantial number of UAE investors expect to receive significant financial inheritances. Half of the surveyed investors anticipate inheriting a sizable sum, compared to 43% globally. On average, those expecting an inheritance believe they will receive around Dh2 million ($545,000), which is roughly twice the global figure. The expected inheritance typically arrives at the age of 52, according to HSBC's findings.\n\nDespite geopolitical uncertainties and economic challenges, wealth generation and the influx of new money into the UAE continue. The country remains a magnet for the ultra-wealthy, as well as global wealth managers and trillion-dollar asset managers. Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been recognized among the top 10 destinations for next-generation wealth, even amidst geopolitical tensions and hostility. A recent report by London-based consultancy Savills supports this assertion.\n\nFurthermore, a study by Boston Consulting Group predicts that net wealth in the UAE will reach $6 trillion by the end of the decade, despite short-term volatility caused by the Middle East conflict. HSBC attributes the UAE's success to its highly international population and the diverse nature of its wealth, which spans multiple countries. This creates a base from which investors can effectively manage and grow their wealth worldwide.",
  "summary": "The UAE has been ranked among the top three nations in which investors are satisfied with the quality of life, prompting them to be confident about their financial future , a study from HSBC has found. About 83 per cent of more than 700 high-net-worth individuals surveyed in the Emirates said they were satisfied, placing the country below only Mexico and India, the London-based bank said in the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}