UAE Hosts UN Congress on Crime Prevention in Abu Dhabi
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What happened
The United Arab Emirates announced preparations to host the Fifteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Abu Dhabi 2026. The event is scheduled to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from September 26 to October 1, 2026. The announcement was made during a press conference in Dubai, attended by Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice.
Why it matters
The Congress is expected to draw between 3,000 and 5,000 participants from over 97 countries worldwide. The proceedings are focused on various themes and anticipate the development of the Abu Dhabi Declaration project, which will guide five years of work in crime prevention and criminal justice.
Who's involved
- United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal JusticeThe main subject of the conference, dedicated to international cooperation on crime.
- United Arab EmiratesThe country hosting the major international gathering.
- Abu DhabiThe capital city where the Congress will be held.
- DubaiThe city where the preparatory press conferences were held.
- Emirates TowersThe building complex in Dubai where the press conferences took place.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Saida Mirziyoyeva participated in the UN Congress in Abu Dhabi to discuss cooperation between Uzbekistan and the UAE.Sub-event
- Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan attended and hosted the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention in Abu Dhabi.Sub-event
- Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention, bringing together international experts including UNODC leadership.Sub-event
- Bilateral relations between Japan and Abu Dhabi were affirmed at the UN Congress.Sub-event
- Ireland, represented by Catherine Ardagh, participated in the UN Congress in Abu Dhabi.Sub-event
- UAE, represented by Minister of Justice Abdullah Al Nuaimi, hosted a congress in Abu Dhabi and pledged $5 million to the event.Sub-event
The UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice is underway in Abu Dhabi.1 source
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The entities involved
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United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
U.N. meeting on criminal justice held every 5 years
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United Arab Emirates
country in Western Asia
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Abu Dhabi
capital city of the United Arab Emirates
Related events
- Ahmed Amin hosted a congress in Abu Dhabi on September 2, 2026.
- UAE President met with Oman officials in Abu Dhabi to discuss dangerous regional and international developments.
- Iran used drones and missiles to attack the UAE, while CID officers made arrests of suspects in Sri Lanka.
- A meeting was held in Abu Dhabi on September 16, 2026, to discuss the UAE-US partnership focused on strategic cooperation in Africa.
- Iran conducted strikes on UAE territories while Masoud Pezeshkian met with the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince.