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Lana Nusseibeh runs for UN chief
The United Arab Emirates has announced the nomination of Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, succeeding António Guterres, whose term ends on December 31, 2026. The successor is expected to assume the role starting January 1, 2027. The nomination was announced in an official speech by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in accordance with established procedures, highlighting her diplomatic experience and ability to address global challenges as some of her key qualifications. Nusseibeh possesses extensive experience, having served as the UAE's Permanent Representative to the United Nations for 11 years. She has been involved in various political, security, and humanitarian issues, and led the Security Council during the UAE’s membership in 2022 and 2023. She also played a prominent role in relief efforts in Gaza and related negotiations. The process of selecting the Secretary-General faces complications due to opposition from some permanent Security Council members, especially during the final round of voting, which was led by Costa Rican candidate Rebeca Grynspan. Nusseibeh entered the race following the withdrawal of other candidates, amid ongoing disagreements among major powers regarding the choice of Guterres' successor, who has been leading the organization since 2017.
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