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UAE Formally Nominates Lana Nusseibeh for United Nations Secretary-General

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UAE Formally Nominates Lana Nusseibeh for United Nations Secretary-General

The United Arab Emirates has formally nominated Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State, as a candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, submitted the nomination in a formal letter addressed to the presidents of the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council, ensuring full compliance with the established procedures for the selection and appointment process of the next Secretary-General.

Candidate Qualifications and Background

In his nomination letter, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed highlighted Nusseibeh’s deep experience within the United Nations, her professional judgement in addressing complex international challenges, and her long-standing record of constructive diplomatic work. Beyond her current ministerial capacity, Nusseibeh served as the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2013 to 2024. Throughout that tenure, she held several influential leadership positions that defined her extensive institutional knowledge.

  • Served as a Vice-President of the General Assembly and President of the Executive Board of UN Women.
  • Co-chaired vital processes regarding General Assembly revitalisation and Security Council reform.
  • Twice served as President of the Security Council during the UAE’s 2022-2023 term.
  • Focused her career on critical global issues, including peace and security, humanitarian action, sustainable development, climate-related security risks, women’s affairs, and multilateral reform.

Selection Process and Timeline

The Security Council has been considering the field of candidates through a series of informal straw polls, with the latest held on 16 October.

Under the United Nations Charter, the Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly following a formal recommendation from the Security Council. This selection process will continue in the weeks ahead as Council members carefully consider the candidates seeking to lead the organisation starting from January 2027. The nomination reflects the UAE’s continued commitment to participating actively in the governance and future leadership of the international institution as it navigates evolving global demands.