Emirati diplomat and former UN envoy under consideration for UN Secretary General
Lana Nusseibeh has been nominated by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to be UN secretary-general. Her bid comes after rounds of Security Council voting failed to yield a consensus, with the UAE aiming to overcome vetoes from permanent members. If chosen, she would be the first woman and the first Palestinian-descent secretary-general.
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