UAE reaffirms commitment to combat international terrorism

The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to continue implementing relevant strategies and modernising its national laws, with the aim of combatting all forms of international terrorism. The statement was made by the country’s delegation during the recent meetings of the United Nations, UN, General Assembly Sixth Committee (Legal) while discussing an item on preventative measures

UAE calls on UN member states to abide by international frameworks on disarmament and international security

NEW YORK — The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to the international frameworks on disarmament and international security, which conform with International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, standards. The announcement was made by Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, during a statement to the General

UAE CALLS FOR ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ALL THOSE WHO SUPPORT TERRORISM FINANCING

The UAE has called for a zero-tolerance policy on all parties who fund and support terrorism and extremism. This came during a speech delivered by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, at the 72nd session of the UN General assembly in New York on Friday. During his

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 Welcomes the Creation of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism

​The United Arab Emirates delivered a statement at the United Nations General Assembly, renewing its commitment to international measures to eliminate international terrorism. The statement was delivered by Mr. Ahmed Al Mahmoud, Chargé d’Affaires at the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the UN, who thanked UN Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres for his tireless efforts

UAE Halts Granting of Consultative Status at UN for NGO with Terrorist Ties

NEW YORK, 27th July, 2017 — In a statement delivered at the United Nations Economic and Social Council, ECOSOC, in New York on Wednesday, the UAE expressed serious concerns with the recommendation of special consultative status for Fondation Alkarama, as the NGO has been designated a terrorist organisation under UAE Federal Law Number 07 of