6. The United Arab Emirates
Score: 6 points;
HSBC ranking: 9 (30 points);
Word Bank Doing Business ranking: 26 (-26 points);
The United Arab Emirates is the highest ranked Middle Eastern monarchy on our list of the best countries to make money fast. Most of these countries found their place on the list because of the highly developed petroleum industry, which drives all other business niches and offers employment and high salaries to expats from all over the world. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE’s biggest emirates are also very important transportation hubs and tourist destinations. Emirates are also known for huge construction projects, and as a place where the architecture and construction experts can earn three-figure salaries.
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