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Who are the six candidates vying to lead the UN?

From Latin America to Africa, diverse hopefuls seek to reshape UN leadership

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Argentina's Rafael Grossi (top right), the current head of the UN nuclear watchdog, has been mentioned as the next possible UN Secretary General. Potentials candidates include (clockwise from top left) Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, Grossi, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Senegal's Macky Sall and Chile's Michelle Bachelet.

UAE warns of terror risks from emerging technologies

Urges cooperation to stop terrorists exploiting AI and new technologies

During UN Counter-Terrorism Week, the UAE reaffirmed its commitment to tackling extremism, terror financing and the misuse of technology.

Global report shows rising deaths from work stress

Long working hours, job insecurity, bullying create harmful working environments

Shot of a young businessman experiencing stress during a late night at work

Why sport is gaining ground as a global tool for peace

Boxing champ says sport can transform lives and build peaceful societies

Former eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao during a UN meeting on April 8

'Dubai is my city, pianist Omar Harfouch before UAE gig

From Vatican and Mar-a-Lago to UAE, Harfouch plays to show Dubai’s peace and unity

Celebrity pianist Omar Harfouch brings ‘Concerto for Peace’ to Dubai to counter fake news and spotlight city’s safety

How the Philippines strengthens migrant worker rights

Consultation highlights reforms, crisis response, and support for overseas Filipinos

The Philippines commits to a "full-cycle migration approach" to ensure the safety of Filipino workers affected in the Middle East

UN to vote on declaring slave trade ‘gravest crime’

Resolution backed by African leaders calls for recognition, justice and reparations

The UN vote on designating the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” is, according to advocates, a step towards healing and justice.

UAE affirms economic, humanitarian continuity to UN

UN officials praise UAE’s coordination and crisis preparedness

UAE assures UN, global partners of resilience, ongoing humanitarian support amid unprovoked Iranian aggression against UAE

How Middle East conflict is costing '$1 billion a day'

The United Nations warns aid funding is falling dangerously short as conflicts spread

Flames and smoke rise from an oil storage facility struck as attacks hit the city during the US–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran

Emirati Mariam Al Qubaisi on battling invisible disease

Emirati Mariam Al Qubaisi shares how living with MS gave her strength and perspective

Mariam Al Qubaisi on how she didn't let MS define her life

Former Iraqi president Salih appointed new UNHCR chief

Salih will take over from Filippo Grandi who is leaving after 10 years in the post

The President of Iraq, Barham Salih meets with UK Prime Minister, Theresa May (unseen) at 10 Downing Street on June 25, 2019 in London, England.

UAE ranked third globally for humanitarian aid in 2025

New UN data shows the country contributed $1.46 billion in global aid this year

UN data highlights the country’s rapid response to crises and long-term support programmes.

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