Who is Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE diplomat in the race to become next UN secretary-general?

Who is Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE diplomat in the race to become next UN secretary-general? Submitted by Nick Hunt on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 14:52 Critics have objected to how she has represented the UAE on Sudan, Israel-Gaza, Libya, Yemen and Somaliland among others UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lana Nusseibeh at the UN HQ in New York on 7 April 2026 (Reuters) On The Emirati diplomat and minister Lana Nusseibeh has emerged as a late contender in the contest for the next UN secretary-general. The