UAE calls for youth at heart of UN sustainable cities agenda

The UAE has called on the international community to take into consideration the concerns of young people in implementing the urban agenda and to enhance their effective participation in creating sustainable cities and human settlements suitable for all. In a statement delivered by the UAE youth representatives to the United Nations, Sarah Al Suwaidi and

HER HIGHNESS SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAK HONORED UN WOMEN FOR EMPOWERING WOMEN

The UN Women – the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women – and the Global Partnerships Forum, GPF, presented the Agent of Change Award to H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for

The General Debate of the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly

Mr. President, Let me begin by congratulating you on your presidency of this session of the General Assembly. We are confident that your deep experience in international affairs will contribute to its success, and we stand ready to provide you with all the support and cooperation you need. I also wish to thank your predecessor,

UAE Calls for Al-Aqsa Mosque’s Return to Status Quo at UN Security Council

NEW YORK 26th July 2017 – At the Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, Tuesday, Ahmed Al Mahmoud, member of the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the UN, called for the removal of all obstructions to access for worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque. Speaking before members of the

UAE Renews Commitment to Participation and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Cities and Urban Regions

NEW YORK  — The UAE has renewed its commitment to the New Urban Agenda, which was adopted at the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Development in Quito last year. The framework advocates and promotes policies for the participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities (people of determination) in cities and urban settlements. The

Late UAE Ambassador to Afghanistan Juma Mohammed Abdullah Al Kaabi Honored by Women for Afghan Women

NEW YORK – On May 25, 2017, the late United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Afghanistan, His Excellency Mr. Juma Mohammed Abdullah Al Kaabi, was honored with the 2017 Legacy Award posthumously by Women for Afghan Women (WAW) at the organization’s annual gala. WAW’s Legacy Award recognized Ambassador Al Kaabi’s service in Afghanistan, particularly his achievements