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United Arab Emirates passport ranked most powerful in the world

The UAE made a rapid rise up the passport rankings to claim the number one spot, while Australia came in at seven.

Travel and tourism in United Arab Emirates, with assorted passports
United Arab Emirates flag and three passports in different colors, representing freedom of travel to and from the country. Source: Getty Images/Kagenmi

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By Stephanie Andary

Presented by Al Bayt Baytak

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