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UPDATED Oct 21, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
Oct 21, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
UAE nominates Lana Nusseibeh for UN chief
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The UAE nominated Lana Nusseibeh, its minister of state, as a candidate to succeed António Guterres as United Nations secretary-general. Nusseibeh said she is running because “this is a moment to act with greater urgency”; Argentina’s Rafael Grossi is also competing for the post.
WHO: The United Arab Emirates nominated Lana Nusseibeh; Nusseibeh said she is running for the post.
WHAT: The UAE nominated Lana Nusseibeh as its candidate to succeed António Guterres as United Nations secretary-general.
WHEN: Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 4:21 PM ET
WHERE: United Arab Emirates
WHY: Nusseibeh said she is running because “this is a moment to act with greater urgency.”
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