Assistant Foreign Minister promotes responsible cyberspace at UN Security Council

UAE’s assistant foreign minister calls for responsible cyber behavior at UN Security Council: Assistant Foreign Minister of Advanced Science and Technology Omran Sharaf highlighted the UAE’s efforts to promote responsible behavior in cyberspace at the UN Security Council, Wam reports. Sharaf urged the Security Council to prioritize international law in cyber technology, integrate cyber concerns into peace efforts, hold annual briefings on emerging technology threats, and foster strong public-private partnerships against cyber threats.

Abu Dhabi Fund director-general leads Arab coordination meeting for sustainable development: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Director-General Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi headed the latest annual meeting of the Arab Coordination Group in Vienna, Austria, focused on ramping up collaboration to support sustainable development goals across member countries, Wam reports. The meeting focused on reviewing strategies for addressing economic challenges, social issues, climate change impacts, and food security, with tocopics including infrastructure, healthcare, food security, and clean energy initiatives in developing countries.