The world’s emerging urban hotspots from Europe to the Middle East have been revealed in a new economic report.

Oxford Economics , an economic advisory firm, ranked “emerging stars” of the global economy in its Global Cities Index for 2026 in September.

The new “Cities to Watch” section named five under-the-radar European cities, including Warsaw, Tallinn, Toulouse, Eindhoven and Manchester .

The northern UK city ranked 90th overall for its economic growth, thriving cultural scene, appeal to young people and investment in critical infrastructure.

Oxford Economics said: “Manchester is booming.…