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- 1UN Crime Congress adopts Abu Dhabi Declaration unanimously●The United Nation’s Crime Congress today saw countries unanimously adopt the Abu Dhabi Declaration in an effort to work
Countries at the United Nations Crime Congress have unanimously adopted the Abu Dhabi Declaration, committing to stronger cooperation on crime prevention and criminal justice. The declaration places particular emphasis on technology, addressing both its potential benefits and its abuse by criminals, as nations seek a coordinated response to evolving transnational crime.
- 2Sudan rejects UAE hosting of UN crime congress▼Sudan rejects UAE hosting of UN crime congress over RSF support
Sudan has objected to the United Arab Emirates hosting a United Nations congress on crime, citing Abu Dhabi's alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group fighting Sudan's army in the country's devastating civil war. The move adds a diplomatic flashpoint to the conflict and puts a spotlight on the UAE's role in the war as international scrutiny of external involvement grows.
- 3F1 expects verdict on Qatar and Abu Dhabi races by mid-October▼Formula 1 teams expect final call on Qatar, Abu Dhabi Grands Prix by middle of October on closing 2026 season races
Formula 1 teams expect a final decision on the 2026 Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix by the middle of October, determining how the season will close. The two Middle Eastern rounds have been fixtures of the season finale in recent years, and the delay has left teams and organisers awaiting clarity on the 2026 calendar's closing races.
- 4Sudan Boycots Crime Prevention Conference in UAE▼Sudan Boycots Crime Prevention Conference in the UAE, Citing Legal and Ethical Justifications
Sudan has withdrawn from a crime prevention conference hosted in the United Arab Emirates, with officials citing legal and ethical justifications for the decision. The move adds to ongoing tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi amid Sudan's devastating civil war, in which Sudan has repeatedly accused the UAE of involvement. The UAE denies the allegations.