{
  "id": 16014700,
  "title": "Gargash hails UAE talent as Lana Nusseibeh nominated for UN chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/gargash-hails-uae-talent-as-lana-nusseibeh-nominated-for-un-chief",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T07:34:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/gargash-hails-uae-talent-as-lana-nusseibeh-nominated-for-un-chief-1.500719449"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, celebrated the nomination of Lana Nusseibeh for the role of United Nations Secretary-General as a testament to the nation's expanding international influence and its consistent investment in nurturing local talent. Gargash expressed his pride in the development of Emirati individuals who have attained significant positions globally, citing other notable Emiratis such as Mohammed Ben Sulayem, Shaikha Al Nowais and Ahmed Al Raisi who have made substantial contributions on the world stage. The UAE's choice of Nusseibeh, who serves as the Minister of State and Envoy to the United Nations and the European Union, underscores the country's commitment to fostering its own future leaders. The nomination process for the next UN Secretary-General, who will succeed António Guterres, is currently underway, with consultations and straw polls taking place within the UN Security Council. The General Assembly will appoint the Secretary-General following the Security Council's recommendation.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has hailed the nomination of Lana Nusseibeh for the post of UN Secretary-General as a reflection of the UAE's growing international presence and its longstanding investment in developing national talent. In a post on his official social media account, Gargash said the nomination was a source of national pride and…",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE's Lana Nusseibeh enters race for next UN secretary general",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/uaes-lana-nusseibeh-enters-race-for-next-un-secretary-general",
        "published": "2026-10-21T20:00:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Exclusive-Senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN chief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/exclusive-senior-uae-diplomat-lana-nusseibeh-enters-race-for-un-chief",
        "published": "2026-10-21T20:46:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "UAE set to nominate Lana Nusseibeh to succeed Guterres as UN secretary-general, sources tell 'Post'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/uae-set-to-nominate-lana-nusseibeh-to-succeed-guterres-as-un",
        "published": "2026-10-21T21:16:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}