NEW YORK, US - The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved a US$3.59 billion budget for 2024, including establishing a private account related to funding by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF). In a statement late on Sunday, UNGA approved around US$50 million as an additional funding for UN Human...
UAE foreign minister participates in high-level meetings of UNGA 78
New York, United States -- Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted a reception at the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations on the third day of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) Saturday. The reception,...
‘Protect the planet, natural resources and heritage’
"The UAE is steadfast in its efforts to mitigate tensions and advocates for dialogue and diplomacy as means of resolution. We're committed to fostering a new paradigm to bolster economic collaboration among regional countries, benefiting both their economies and their people, and enhancing regional stability and prosperity," she adds.
UAE, UN Women discuss gender equality, empowerment
NEW YORK, US - UAE foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed enhancing the prospects of women empowerment and gender equality with Sima Bahous, chief of UN Women. The two met at the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations in New York during the 77th...
Israeli, Turkish leaders meet as tensions ease
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli prime minister Yair Lapid met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, a month after the countries announced the restoration of diplomatic ties following years of tensions. Lapid "brought up the issue of missing and captive Israelis and the importance of...Kuwait and UNHCR agreement to provide $2 million aid to Yemen
It is also meant to provide basic building materials for temporary shelters, to rehabilitate and improve sites' and water sources infrastructure
