{
  "id": 9133459,
  "title": "UAE’s key message at UN General Assembly is one of optimism and resilience, says Lana Nusseibeh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/uaes-key-message-at-un-general-assembly-is-one-of-optimism-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T11:27:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/22/uaes-key-message-at-un-general-assembly-is-one-of-optimism-and-resilience-says-lana-nusseibeh/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is presenting a message of optimism and resilience at the UN General Assembly high-level week, according to Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State. Despite the uncertainty and challenges of the current time, Nusseibeh emphasizes the importance of maintaining hope, optimism about the future, and commitment to diplomacy and multilateralism. She urges for breakthroughs not only during the week but also in the months ahead, as the UN convenings and private meetings provide opportunities for hard diplomacy and peace. Over 1,000 bilateral meetings are taking place this week, focusing on forging new partnerships and finding solutions to conflicts, particularly in the Middle East.\n\nThe Iran war continues to impact countries, with ongoing attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a rebel takeover in Yemen's west coast, and a growing threat to the Bab Al Mandeb strait. Despite these conflicts, the UAE maintains a focus on de-escalation and dialogue, reaffirming its commitment to diplomacy and multilateralism. Nusseibeh highlighted that the UAE's economy is robust and seeks to maintain that trajectory, emphasizing the need to commit to the rule of law, freedom of navigation, and international law.\n\nThe UAE is actively participating in the UN General Assembly, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed. Officials have held numerous meetings focused on conflict resolution, diversifying partnerships, expanding the UAE's investment portfolio in artificial intelligence, and discussing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (Cepas). The UAE has been working on alternative trade routes, such as expanded port capacity, rail connectivity, and new economic corridors, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining vital to the country. Nusseibeh emphasized that diversification is in the UAE's DNA, and the country has been investing in a renewable-energy and clean nuclear-energy economy, with its economy almost 80% non-oil GDP.",
  "summary": "The UAE is bringing a message of optimism about the future to the UN General Assembly high-level week while doubling down on diplomacy, Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, has told The National . In a wide-ranging interview in New York , Ms Nusseibeh laid out her country's key messages and reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism. “Although it seems that this is a really uncertain time, [...]…",
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    "outlets": 3,
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        "published": "2026-09-22T07:20:41.000Z"
      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/iran-fm-araghchi-denounces-free-hand-given-to-israel-ahead-of-united",
        "published": "2026-09-22T08:48:40.000Z"
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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."
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