UAE nominates diplomat to lead UN amid criticism over Sudan and Israel policy

UAE nominates diplomat to lead UN amid criticism over Sudan and Israel policy Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 10/22/2026 - 09:26 Lana Nusseibeh, of Palestinian descent, enters the contest to succeed Secretary-General Guterres after six Security Council straw polls failed to produce a consensus candidate UAE envoy Lana Nusseibeh addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on 27 September 2025 (AFP) Off The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday formally nominated Lana Nusseibeh, its former ambassador to