UAE to host largest UN crime congress in Abu Dhabi, pushes cross-border justice and AI safeguards
Dubai: Crime no longer stops at any border, and the UAE says the response cannot either. As Abu Dhabi prepares to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice from September 26 to October 1, the country is calling for stronger international cooperation, with 97 countries taking part. The Congress comes while wars, political tensions and crimes against states and…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, running from September 26 to October 1 in Abu Dhabi. This marks the largest UN gathering on crime prevention and justice in its history, with 97 countries participating. The Congress comes amid escalating global security threats, including wars, political tensions, and cross-border crimes against states and individuals.
UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi emphasized that security and justice are shared responsibilities, and cross-border cooperation is essential for building safer, stable societies. He noted that the nature and pattern of crimes are rapidly evolving, with a rise in organized crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, crimes against children and women, and new challenges posed by technology and artificial intelligence.
The Congress aims to generate recommendations for strengthening law enforcement and justice systems, forming a roadmap for countries to collaborate on combating these issues. The UAE will focus on five initiatives: children, youth, women, artificial intelligence, and the environment. Notably, for the first time, a youth forum and a women's forum will take place before the main event, while the private sector will participate as a partner in tackling organized crime and terrorism.
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