Abu Dhabi, July 18 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially outpaced the United States (US) in the number of skyscrapers reaching 300 metres or more, according to a newly published report by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).

The UAE now has 37 completed supertall buildings, placing it second in the world behind China, which leads with 122. The US, once the birthplace of the skyscraper, currently has 31 in this category.

This achievement underscores the UAE's rapid transformation into a global hub for high-rise innovation.

Dubai remains the centrepiece of this growth, with the 828-metre Burj Khalifa continuing to dominate the skyline. High-rise contributions from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have also played a ro...